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Recent Examples of untraditional
Hidden in plain sight, amidst the off-kilter impressionism and untraditional arrangements, is the band’s innate sense of melody.
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Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
In September 2024, Welch spoke with PEOPLE exclusively for a tell-all interview about her untraditional rise to internet stardom, which unexpectedly solidified her name in the pop culture conversation for months to come.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
While her untraditional approach has engendered backlash from genre gatekeepers, Laufey has learned to embrace opposition.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
His untraditional views attracted the attention of health journalists eager to hear more about the quick-talking, engaging surgeon who wasn’t afraid of discussing such unprecedented strategies.
—Alice Park, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
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Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
In September 2024, Welch spoke with PEOPLE exclusively for a tell-all interview about her untraditional rise to internet stardom, which unexpectedly solidified her name in the pop culture conversation for months to come.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
While her untraditional approach has engendered backlash from genre gatekeepers, Laufey has learned to embrace opposition.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
His untraditional views attracted the attention of health journalists eager to hear more about the quick-talking, engaging surgeon who wasn’t afraid of discussing such unprecedented strategies.
—Alice Park, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untraditional
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The spokesperson said the company plans to open new locations in 2026 as well, including some in nontraditional locations like airports and university campuses.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
9 June 2025
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Likewise, Max’s recent medical drama The Pitt was able to shoot locally in part thanks to its nontraditional salary scale, which brings the show’s budget down on par with what a tax incentive might have done.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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This unconventional talent pool helped Tesla streamline operations and scale faster than legacy automakers expected.—
David Villa,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Massey’s plea, while unconventional, underscores ongoing tensions between the criminal justice system and those who feel failed by it.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 June 2025
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The study team first used new radiocarbon dating, applying more modern techniques, on 30 manuscripts, which revealed that most of them were older than previously thought.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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While North Korea's naval forces are widely seen as far inferior to those of its rivals, analysts say a destroyer equipped with modern missile and radar systems could still boost the North's offensive and defensive capabilities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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“Untraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untraditional. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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