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as in usual
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
conventional wisdom holds that an incumbent president has an overwhelming advantage over his opponent
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as in traditional
based on customs usually handed down from a previous generation
tried to break from the conventional attitudes regarding the proper roles for men and women
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as in formal
following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules
conventional courtesy demands that the bridal couple send written thank-you notes for their gifts
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Recent Examples of conventional
The scans can reveal more detail than conventional X-rays and are accurate, quick and relatively inexpensive.
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Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025
The conventional exploits are paced with tasty visual surprises (a steaming roast chicken, a succulent pork chop).
—Armond White, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025
Because transitioning from conventional farming methods — often implemented for generations — can seem overwhelming, Kilpatrick recommends implementing one or two regenerative agriculture principles to start.
—Kit Bernardi, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
However, the settlement is far from conventional in several ways.
—Joe Sabin, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025
The conventional exploits are paced with tasty visual surprises (a steaming roast chicken, a succulent pork chop).
—Armond White, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025
Because transitioning from conventional farming methods — often implemented for generations — can seem overwhelming, Kilpatrick recommends implementing one or two regenerative agriculture principles to start.
—Kit Bernardi, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
However, the settlement is far from conventional in several ways.
—Joe Sabin, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventional
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Since joining the Lakers, Dončić has put up his usual numbers, averaging 27.1 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.6 assists, and the Lakers are a serious contender.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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And with a submission landscape thinner than usual, this might be creator Charlie Brooker’s best shot yet at one of the top prizes.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The idea came from my frustration with traditional methods used to teach hospitality management.—
Betsy Pudliner,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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There are also displays dedicated to how Cartier translated the traditional arts of China, Japan, Iran, Egypt and the Russian Empire, where the House of Fabergé was famed for its decoratively colorful designs.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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All were displayed in an austere room designed for examining art works—an oddly formal space for an encounter with one’s past.—
Bruce Handy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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This easygoing aesthetic introduces itself in the living room, which doubles as the home’s entry since there’s no formal foyer.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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But the report cautioned that the positive results could change if current economic volatility leads to a deterioration of the jobs market.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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While the English top flight stands out globally for its elite level of football, the choice of listening material among its current managers is much more middle of the road, with Coldplay the band most cited during our writers’ research.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Surgeons reduced the ribs from the front of the body (versus the lower back, as is customary) and conducted pulmonary tests on patients pre- and post-op.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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When George Clooney walks out on stage as Edward R. Murrow, the distinguished American journalist, the chiseled Hollywood star gets the customary entrance applause.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Nanette kills the virtual Robert Daly with his own ceremonial knife through his skull.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The crowd jammed into the old mill are joined by West African ceremonial dancers and drummers, popping and locking hip-hop movers from the future, a deejay working turntables and a Rick James-style guitarist bedecked in sequins.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Already captaining Northern Ireland’s national team despite his youth, Bradley is a much more orthodox full-back than Alexander-Arnold, highlighted by his touch map (since 2023-24) being more weighted to the touchline on that side of the pitch.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Economists are concerned that investor confidence is being dealt a blow that will undo the last roughly 21 months of work by Turkey’s finance leaders in returning to orthodox monetary policy and turning around the country’s runaway inflation problem.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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Yes, this Amazon tiny home includes a full bathroom, complete with a roomy shower, a standard toilet, and a sink.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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The standard edition is perfect for those looking to explore the world of multi-modal robotics without diving into secondary development.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Conventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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