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as in formal
following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules
schoolteachers tended to favor poets who followed a very orthodox style of poetry
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as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
orthodox in their view of the world, the Founding Fathers subscribed to the 18th-century notion that only men with property should be allowed to vote
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Transferring out of the University of Washington to Yeshiva University, a private orthodox Jewish university in New York City, wasn't an easy decision for DeHart, now a 20-year-old sophomore.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
Turkey’s central bank began to raise rates last year in efforts to battle soaring prices, after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dropped his opposition to orthodox monetary policy.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 3 Oct. 2024
The film follows 11-year-old Radha, an immigrant in America, who faces orthodox rituals during a family visit to India.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
The centers, which hold orthodox religious services and educational classes, are also part of programming at hundreds of campuses across the country.
—Simone Weichselbaum, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
Turkey’s central bank began to raise rates last year in efforts to battle soaring prices, after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dropped his opposition to orthodox monetary policy.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 3 Oct. 2024
The film follows 11-year-old Radha, an immigrant in America, who faces orthodox rituals during a family visit to India.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
The centers, which hold orthodox religious services and educational classes, are also part of programming at hundreds of campuses across the country.
—Simone Weichselbaum, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Some exceptions: Aaron Sorkin dons more formal shirts, ties and chinos; Wes Anderson’s preppy college blazers are his signature look; Gus Van Sant is partial to oversized hoodies; while Taika Waititi is impossible to predict.Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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Harris 2024 Polls: Harris Leads In 2 Surveys, Tie In 1 Other—As Race Tightens What Does a Successful One-Year Future Self Look Like? Don’t wait for the rare annual review or a career milestone; reflection doesn’t need to be tied to formal events.Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The festival highlights traditional dances and musical performances, and, of course, altars.Christian Orozco, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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In your opinion, what are some traditional drinks in the Filipino community?Noel Burgess, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Celts lit a ceremonial fire to usher in a new season during the festival.Brittany Anas, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Chabot College Library and Learning Center held a ceremonial opening last week, but students have already gone so often that it’s quickly become a campus cornerstone.Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Photo : Ocean Alexander Ocean Alexander 28L Legend After the visual drama of Ocean Alexander’s flagship 35P Puro, which was unveiled at last spring’s Palm Beach boat show, the Taiwanese builder is showing off its softer, more conservative side at FLIBS.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
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Months after conservative blowback led to hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost donations, the organizer remains undaunted and ready to quadruple her impact.Eva Reign, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
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None of the shows will be in locations that look like a conventional gallery space.Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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While Trump has been a vocal supporter of conventional oil & gas companies, Harris has sided with renewable energy companies.Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The ceremonious confection has, after all, been a tradition for millennia: its roots trace back to ancient Rome, where grooms would break a barley cake over their bride’s head to officialize their union.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 27 July 2024
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When the Eagle lifted off to join the Columbia, Aldrin reported seeing the rocket blast knock the flag over, an unceremonious end to a very ceremonious beginning.Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 19 July 2024
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Most of the official sales start late on Thanksgiving, though some of the best deals start on Friday, sometime in the early hours.Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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Yet according to the official state voter guide, Proposition 6 has nothing to do with slavery.Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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When compared with the group that did not exercise, the weekend warriors were 13% less likely to develop mild dementia, and those in the regular and combined groups were 12% less likely.Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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Foster this by offering regular training on unconscious bias and media ethics, as well as establishing ongoing feedback loops that give employees a voice.Kristelle Beecher, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Orthodox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orthodox. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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