as in unconventional
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
his nonconventional cures were the subject of some controversy
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Recent Examples of nonconventional
Additional states may consider the possible deterrent benefits of possessing nuclear arms or, if the costs of acquiring such weapons are prohibitive, other nonconventional weapons.
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William C. Potter, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2023
Jason Sudeikis, also an executive producer and writer, stars as the titular character who coaches AFC Richmond and, through nonconventional methods, works to turn the players into self-believers.
—Karen Mizoguchi, Variety, 15 Mar. 2023
The difference, however, is that Cannon proudly embraces his lifestyle of nonconventional fatherhood and rejects traditional monogamy, even challenging those who are skeptical.
—Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2022
Fears that Moscow might introduce nonconventional weapons into the Ukrainian conflict have intensified in the wake of Russian failures to quickly to capture major Ukrainian cities.
—Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2022
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William C. Potter, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2023
Jason Sudeikis, also an executive producer and writer, stars as the titular character who coaches AFC Richmond and, through nonconventional methods, works to turn the players into self-believers.
—Karen Mizoguchi, Variety, 15 Mar. 2023
The difference, however, is that Cannon proudly embraces his lifestyle of nonconventional fatherhood and rejects traditional monogamy, even challenging those who are skeptical.
—Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2022
Fears that Moscow might introduce nonconventional weapons into the Ukrainian conflict have intensified in the wake of Russian failures to quickly to capture major Ukrainian cities.
—Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonconventional
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Across sports and eras, there are too many examples of athletes with ‘unconventional’ form succeeding for ‘good form’ — whatever that is — to be truly necessary.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Barnes had an unconventional approach to art collecting, particularly through his focus on juxtaposing fine art with decorative pieces.—
Meredith Wolf Schizer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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This vinyl record turntable works both angles: a vintage aesthetic with all the perks of a modern bluetooth speaker.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
27 Mar. 2025
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In early January, work finally restarted at the New Mestalla stadium in Valencia and a modern, 70,074-seater ground is now slated to be completed by 2027.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Kaul’s case was initially assigned to Judge Susan Crawford, Schimel’s liberal opponent in the high-stakes Supreme Court election.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2025
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The current election pits former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel, now a circuit court judge in conservative-leaning Waukesha County, against Susan Crawford, a judge in Dane County, the state’s liberal bastion.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
28 Mar. 2025
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California voters further reversed progressive policies by passing Proposition 36, which enhances penalties for theft and drug offenses.—
Carson Becker,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alon-Lee Green, the founding co-director of Standing Together, a progressive grassroots movement, told CNN that young people aren’t at fault for the extremist attitudes that are dividing wider Israeli society.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Instead, communities should prioritize planning that includes traditional responders like the American Red Cross and local emergency management, as well as nontraditional responders like churches, local nonprofits and neighborhood groups.—
Trevor Riggen,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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There are also nontraditional private companies that specialize in higher-risk properties.—
Ron Lieber,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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But even there the story of a princess — daughter of an emperor — allows one to draw comparison to contemporary times.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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Her work addresses important contemporary topics with empathy and depth.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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For those unfamiliar with the series, Severance is an Apple TV+ drama set in a near-future where employees undergo a radical procedure to split their memories between work and personal life.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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President Trump is committed to holding these radical agitators accountable and deporting non-citizens who are conducting this behavior.—
Kaity Kline,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Nonconventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonconventional. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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