untraditional
adjective
un·tra·di·tion·al
ˌən-trə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl
: not adhering to past practices or conventions : not traditional
an untraditional wardrobe
untraditional methods
… a recipe for paella containing the hitherto untraditional combination of chicken and shrimp.—
David Rosengarten
David Rosengarten
untraditionally
adverb
Untraditionally, Santa brought along his elves on all-terrain vehicles instead of Rudolph and his pals.
—Melanie Mizenko
Melanie Mizenko
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One common misconception is that picking a bizarre or untraditional major will increase the chances of acceptance.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The list of gourmet tacos features a wide range of veggies and meats, including untraditional options such as salmon, lobster and kangaroo.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2024
The big picture: White announced his plans one day before the concert at the 500-person capacity Bluebird Theater on Colfax Avenue, part of a recent string of performances at untraditional spaces, Westword reports.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024
Overall, Kirkwood advises women to do what’s best for their families, even if that means its a largely untraditional step.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 6 Oct. 2024
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Kristen Moon, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The list of gourmet tacos features a wide range of veggies and meats, including untraditional options such as salmon, lobster and kangaroo.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2024
The big picture: White announced his plans one day before the concert at the 500-person capacity Bluebird Theater on Colfax Avenue, part of a recent string of performances at untraditional spaces, Westword reports.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024
Overall, Kirkwood advises women to do what’s best for their families, even if that means its a largely untraditional step.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Untraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untraditional. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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