as in unconventional
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
a nontraditional couple who are planning a very unconventional wedding
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Recent Examples of nontraditional
The sheer volume and variety of nontraditional titles might feel a bit excessive.
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Launching the company in a nontraditional venue and seamlessly managing a last-minute cast change also show that this company has the flexibility to weather whatever storms may come in the increasingly uncertain arts landscape.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The free events are part of a tour that began in Little Rock in February and provides families with information about public, private and nontraditional schooling options available to them.
—Lena Miano, Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2025
Mission integrators must stand ready to work with companies of all types—from new ventures to long-standing traditional contractors—to help break down traditional silos and deliver the best from emerging, commercial, traditional and nontraditional providers.
—Toni Townes-Whitley, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Launching the company in a nontraditional venue and seamlessly managing a last-minute cast change also show that this company has the flexibility to weather whatever storms may come in the increasingly uncertain arts landscape.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The free events are part of a tour that began in Little Rock in February and provides families with information about public, private and nontraditional schooling options available to them.
—Lena Miano, Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2025
Mission integrators must stand ready to work with companies of all types—from new ventures to long-standing traditional contractors—to help break down traditional silos and deliver the best from emerging, commercial, traditional and nontraditional providers.
—Toni Townes-Whitley, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nontraditional
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These unconventional or niche markets—whether they’re built around specific lifestyles, cultural shifts, unique services, or underserved consumer segments—can offer less competition, more loyal customers, and a sharper opportunity to stand out.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Following the unconventional release of latest album Bully, the artist formerly known as Kanye West has dropped the potential tracklist for his next body of work, WW3.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The curved, low-profile silhouette creates a modern spin on the otherwise classic design, while the chair’s high-density foam filling offers superior support.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Most of the modern canal network originally dates to pre-Hispanic times, more than 1400 years ago.—
Ari Caramanica,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Supreme Court declined to lift the lower court’s order, with Barrett and another conservative, Chief Justice John Roberts, joining the three liberal justices: Justice Elena Kagan, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and Sotomayor.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rest assured, the play makes liberal use of the Netflix show’s signature electro-ethereal theme music.—
Sarah Bahr,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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California voters further reversed progressive policies by passing Proposition 36, which enhances penalties for theft and drug offenses.—
Carson Becker,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alon-Lee Green, the founding co-director of Standing Together, a progressive grassroots movement, told CNN that young people aren’t at fault for the extremist attitudes that are dividing wider Israeli society.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Few gallerists in the contemporary design sphere have the singular vision of Nina Yashar, 67.—
Laura May Todd,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Essentially the point is that strategies must evolve beyond historical approaches not suited for contemporary events.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Green Berets are training alongside Mexico’s elite marine infantry units in conventional and nonconventional combat techniques.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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After building two lucrative businesses, the serial entrepreneur and attorney set her sights on ensuring her family was also a success in a nonconventional way.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2024
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Europe is in the midst of its own radical transformation, singed and stunned by Trump's tariffs, constant insults, undermining NATO and siding with Russia over Ukraine.—
Axios,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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When Grant became president in 1869 and tried to crack down on the Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacist groups, ex-Confederates demonized him as a radical extremist who had betrayed his promises to Lee.—
Made by History,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Nontraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nontraditional. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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