as in unconventional
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
his nonconventional cures were the subject of some controversy
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Recent Examples of nonconventional
Additional states may consider the possible deterrent benefits of possessing nuclear arms or, if the costs of acquiring such weapons are prohibitive, other nonconventional weapons.
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William C. Potter, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2023
Jason Sudeikis, also an executive producer and writer, stars as the titular character who coaches AFC Richmond and, through nonconventional methods, works to turn the players into self-believers.
—Karen Mizoguchi, Variety, 15 Mar. 2023
The difference, however, is that Cannon proudly embraces his lifestyle of nonconventional fatherhood and rejects traditional monogamy, even challenging those who are skeptical.
—Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2022
Fears that Moscow might introduce nonconventional weapons into the Ukrainian conflict have intensified in the wake of Russian failures to quickly to capture major Ukrainian cities.
—Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2022
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William C. Potter, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2023
Jason Sudeikis, also an executive producer and writer, stars as the titular character who coaches AFC Richmond and, through nonconventional methods, works to turn the players into self-believers.
—Karen Mizoguchi, Variety, 15 Mar. 2023
The difference, however, is that Cannon proudly embraces his lifestyle of nonconventional fatherhood and rejects traditional monogamy, even challenging those who are skeptical.
—Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2022
Fears that Moscow might introduce nonconventional weapons into the Ukrainian conflict have intensified in the wake of Russian failures to quickly to capture major Ukrainian cities.
—Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonconventional
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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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There was something transgressive and liberating about an aesthetic that inverted not only good and bad taste but also conventional and unconventional morality.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Art Nouveau Brass Mirror This brass mirror from the 1960s blends modern trends with antique materials.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Beneath this green canopy lies a modern transport facility equipped to handle high-speed rail and daily commuters, while above, the original 1907 station has been meticulously reconstructed as a cultural landmark.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Some liberal critics on social media say that Republicans did not seem to take issue when the same slogan — or even more violent rhetoric — was targeted at a Democratic president.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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The ice cream company is known for supporting liberal causes and candidates.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Five years after Floyd’s killing, police backers say public opinion has largely swung back in favor of aggressive law enforcement, pointing to voter decisions last year to pass tough-on-crime legislation and oust progressive prosecutors.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The black lung clinic at Stone Mountain Health Services in southwestern Virginia has diagnosed 75 new cases of progressive massive fibrosis in the past year, according to its medical director, Drew Harris.—
Taylor Sisk,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
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With protections extending to individuals with criminal histories, unstable housing, or nontraditional body types, the city’s latest ordinance makes inclusive hiring a legal mandate.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The nontraditional tour has been widely well-received, though police appeared to shut down an event in Missouri.—
Micki Fahner,
NBC news,
28 May 2025
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But how it’s developed now for contemporary artists is that a lot of them know us for this sort of production technique.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The film’s original soundtrack, including songs by contemporary Ukrainian musical artists such as Serhiy Zhadan, and an original score from composer Frederik van de Moortel, will be released on Spotify on Friday.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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That is the question as Mexicans go to the polls Sunday to elect the country’s judges in a radical reshaping of the nation’s power structure.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Ballerini previously described Patterns as a reflection of personal growth and radical self-acceptance.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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“Nonconventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonconventional. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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