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 defense will aim to frame Ms. Ventura as a willing and even enthusiastic participant in a troubled, nontraditional romantic arrangement.
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Joe Coscarelli, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Leavitt has invited more nontraditional media outlets to participate in press briefings since the decision was made including conservative influencers.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Some recipients may seem like nontraditional grantees, as NPR reportedly receives two grants from the agency totaling $65,000.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 5 May 2025
When traditional sources of capital become limited, developers then seek nontraditional sources to fill gaps in their capital stacks.
—Jill Jones, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Joe Coscarelli, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Leavitt has invited more nontraditional media outlets to participate in press briefings since the decision was made including conservative influencers.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Some recipients may seem like nontraditional grantees, as NPR reportedly receives two grants from the agency totaling $65,000.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 5 May 2025
When traditional sources of capital become limited, developers then seek nontraditional sources to fill gaps in their capital stacks.
—Jill Jones, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nontraditional
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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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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The ice cream company is known for supporting liberal causes and candidates.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Republicans have painted their deportation push as a commonsense measure being obstructed by out-of-touch liberal élites siding with bloodthirsty criminals.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
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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The beloved slugger known as Big Papi built this contemporary estate, located in the Pinecrest area of Miami-Dade County, from scratch.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
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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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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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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“Nontraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nontraditional. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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