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Recent Examples of untraditional
That, in turn, paved the way for the Giants to make an untraditional hire.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
My path has been very untraditional.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
But while the series is Vintage Sheridan in many respects, the streamer is taking a slightly untraditional approach to its rollout.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Yellow cornmeal and lime may seem like untraditional cookie ingredients, but these treats are likely to become a staple on your holiday dessert menu.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
My path has been very untraditional.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
But while the series is Vintage Sheridan in many respects, the streamer is taking a slightly untraditional approach to its rollout.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Yellow cornmeal and lime may seem like untraditional cookie ingredients, but these treats are likely to become a staple on your holiday dessert menu.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untraditional
Adjective
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However, are there couples who made nontraditional relationships permanent?—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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With state-of-the-art technical expertise and mastering of materials, this opened Bulgari up to the world of further exploring nontraditional jewelry materials.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It’s based on an unconventional true story from recent history, set on the British Isles, with a tone that alternates between humorous and sorrowful before delivering an uplifting and humanist message, with skillfully invisible filmmaking that takes a backseat to the performances and story.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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ZipRecruiter’s 2026 Graduate Report found that more are turning to unconventional jobs right out of college.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Velvet banquette couches and mid-century modern furniture punctuate roomy seating areas throughout the hotel, along with two main restaurant venues, an elegant cocktail bar, and a cozy coffee shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Thematic ambition, a sense of the something to be expressed beyond a central romance, rivalry, or farce, propels modern musical hits too, as in Hairspray, or Wicked, or (no duh) Hamilton.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Untraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untraditional. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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