1
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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Recent Examples of orthodox
Leicester had already received a warning that Merino was going to pose a more orthodox threat.
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Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
The gulf between the notions of do-it-yourself economics and orthodox economics is widest in the sphere of international trade.
—Steve H. Hanke, National Review, 13 Feb. 2025
But then, a chance encounter with an orthodox man on the Antwerp tram throws a wrench into her plans.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
Around the same historical period, Israel instituted a divided education system based on nationality and religious observance, with four distinct school streams: Jewish secular, orthodox and ultra-orthodox schools taught primarily in Hebrew, and Arab schools taught in Arabic.
—Ayala Hendin, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
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Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
The gulf between the notions of do-it-yourself economics and orthodox economics is widest in the sphere of international trade.
—Steve H. Hanke, National Review, 13 Feb. 2025
But then, a chance encounter with an orthodox man on the Antwerp tram throws a wrench into her plans.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
Around the same historical period, Israel instituted a divided education system based on nationality and religious observance, with four distinct school streams: Jewish secular, orthodox and ultra-orthodox schools taught primarily in Hebrew, and Arab schools taught in Arabic.
—Ayala Hendin, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orthodox
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Photo : Noel Kleinman/The Oppenheim Group The formal dining room.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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This could range from formal presentations to informal conversations, emails or even social media within the company, depending on your audience and the nature of your message.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Every community in Connecticut is provided access to free educational services for individuals over age 17 who have withdrawn from a traditional high school or are in need of English as a Second Language or Citizenship.—
Larry Covino,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
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Our European allies can no longer rely on us for protection from our traditional enemies.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Gibson then threw out the ceremonial first pitch to the Dodgers first baseman.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Archaeologists found evidence of a stone circle and ceremonial platform, revealing the site’s historical significance.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Although Rubio didn’t directly cite a reason, his post linked to a story by the conservative Breitbart news site that reported on a talk Rasool gave on a webinar organized by a South African think tank.—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Ruddy's name was mentioned nearly as much as Newsmax itself during a day-long hearing Friday in a defamation case brought by Dominion Voting Systems against the conservative network.—
Maddy Lauria,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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Water Conservation: Unlike conventional farming, where excessive water use leads to runoff and waste, Oishii’s system recycles a whopping 95% of its water.—
Chrissy Tracey,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The couple described their path to parenthood as anything but conventional.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The ceremony sets the stage for each day’s contests and activities which include a ceremonious entrance led by a Native American veteran color guard, visiting dignitaries and tribal royalty, followed by dancers of all ages.—
Staff Reports,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Roberts began the process while Melania was still finalizing her position, which may have disrupted the ceremonious act.—
Lizzie Hyman,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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In an official press conference on Monday in Seoul, South Korea, Kim Soo-hyun and his legal representatives from LKB & Partners denied the allegations against him.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Don’t wait for an official decision – get your imaginary head space cast list started.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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Back in October 2008, the Saturday Night Live gang was eating dinner at one of creator Lorne Michaels' regular restaurants, Lattanzi, to toast the week's host, Jon Hamm, before heading back to the office to crank out the week's script.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Waste management is a focus with regular composting and staff awareness training for environmentally sound water and waste practices.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Orthodox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orthodox. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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