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Recent Examples of untraditional
Lucid Motors' studios blend untraditional car shopping with the ability to test drive a model.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Her purpose as a nonprofit leader has been deeply informed by her untraditional upbringing in a family with 108 children (connected via biology, fostering, and adoption), and by her Catholic faith, instilled in her by her devout parents.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
Lauren Sánchez chose an untraditional photo to wish her fiancé Jeff Bezos a Happy Valentine’s Day.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Despite opposition from dealer groups and related advocacy organizations, the untraditional way of selling cars to in-market buyers gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic when many storefronts were closed due to social distancing regulations.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Her purpose as a nonprofit leader has been deeply informed by her untraditional upbringing in a family with 108 children (connected via biology, fostering, and adoption), and by her Catholic faith, instilled in her by her devout parents.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
Lauren Sánchez chose an untraditional photo to wish her fiancé Jeff Bezos a Happy Valentine’s Day.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Despite opposition from dealer groups and related advocacy organizations, the untraditional way of selling cars to in-market buyers gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic when many storefronts were closed due to social distancing regulations.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untraditional
Adjective
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The Changemakers program specifically works in areas like workforce development, entrepreneurship support, and utilizing nontraditional education to tackle the debt crisis that faces a lot of American consumers.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Conditions for media — including cramped, nontraditional seating in a converted luxury suite — would be sticking points.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These unconventional or niche markets—whether they’re built around specific lifestyles, cultural shifts, unique services, or underserved consumer segments—can offer less competition, more loyal customers, and a sharper opportunity to stand out.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Following the unconventional release of latest album Bully, the artist formerly known as Kanye West has dropped the potential tracklist for his next body of work, WW3.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The curved, low-profile silhouette creates a modern spin on the otherwise classic design, while the chair’s high-density foam filling offers superior support.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Colin from Accounts is a romantic comedy about flawed, funny people choosing each other and embracing the all-too-relatable chaos of modern life.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Untraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untraditional. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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