How to Use unorthodox in a Sentence

unorthodox

adjective
  • And the writing process for the movies was unorthodox, to say the least.
    Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2022
  • For some, the idea of a shroom trip is still unorthodox.
    Audrey Williams, Essence, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Sure, the Popeyes idea was unorthodox, but look at them!
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 9 Aug. 2022
  • From the onset, the Wu-Tang Clan was an unorthodox rap group.
    Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The path was unorthodox, but that’s neither here nor there.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
  • Throughout her unorthodox rise to the top in business, Kat Cole has stuck by one rule.
    Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The Dodgers’ unorthodox formula worked again, even against one of the best teams in the American League.
    Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2023
  • But considering the unorthodox path that brought Faulkner to the top of the sport, this last-minute Olympic sub-in is just par for the course.
    Lizzy Briskin, SELF, 4 Aug. 2024
  • His unorthodox sound took a while to catch on, and no one understood the dancing at first.
    Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2022
  • As far as airport shuttles go, the 911 GT3 RS is an unorthodox choice.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
  • This might be kind of unorthodox, but my favorite thing to break the fast is chocolate challah.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appétit, 27 Sep. 2022
  • Some also show traces of unorthodox tools, like a rake, having been dragged through the pigment.
    Carol Kino, WSJ, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Andrew has taken an unorthodox path to the Olympic team.
    Paul Newberry, ajc, 15 June 2021
  • He’s one of the top skaters in the Stars prospect pool, and uses an unorthodox 10-2 skating style to circle the offensive zone.
    Matthew Defranks, Dallas News, 21 Sep. 2021
  • The Giannis three is just the unorthodox exception to all that.
    Lori Nickel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 May 2022
  • His book is rich in unorthodox wisdom that could be put to good use today to build the new things of tomorrow.
    Steven Sinofsky, WSJ, 17 June 2022
  • During a recent trip to the gym, Stephen Graham was approached by a fan with a rather unorthodox line of praise.
    Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2022
  • That is part of why midwifery somehow still seemed too fringe, too unorthodox, too risky.
    Time, 23 Jan. 2023
  • One way is a bit unorthodox: Order a sandwich from KFC.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
  • The Tesla Cybertruck’s unorthodox design could be a danger to more than just your eyes.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2023
  • The couple had an arrangement that may have seemed unorthodox to some.
    Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2023
  • As a result, the bridge had an unorthodox construction.
    Colin Dickey, Popular Mechanics, 31 Aug. 2023
  • But time and again, the unorthodox science related to Covid-19 becomes the mainstream.
    Joseph A. Ladapo, WSJ, 20 Oct. 2022
  • The unorthodox move comes after MSU tallied 43 sacks, the sixth-highest total in the nation.
    Rainer Sabin, Detroit Free Press, 13 Jan. 2022
  • An unorthodox priest is brought in to revive a failing urban parish.
    jsonline.com, 18 Nov. 2021
  • Aron has taken several unorthodox steps to help fill the gaps.
    Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
  • Oh, and the Highlanders run an unorthodox Princeton-style offense that spreads you out and is difficult to guard.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Instead of tape-measure blasts, LePage would show off a much more unorthodox skill.
    Zach Buchanan, New York Times, 28 July 2023
  • Her step back was a real bummer for running fans, because Yao has one of the most unorthodox backstories on the trail running circuit.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 3 Sep. 2024
  • What is one unorthodox idea or dimension of your leadership?
    Hope King, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024

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