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as in unconventional
deviating from commonly accepted beliefs or practices
a time when people with unorthodox religious views were banished from the colony
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as in modern
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
raised by an aunt, whose unorthodox parenting practices made for a strange but fun childhood
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as in informal
not rigidly following established form, custom, or rules
an unorthodox but effective procedure for opening a wine bottle without a corkscrew
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Recent Examples of unorthodox
Dishes like the delicate John Dory, razor clam and quinoa, or the unorthodox crawfish with Korean soup, are an exhilarating celebration of flavor, texture and craftsmanship.
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Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
One group that gathered recently in Miami has a more unorthodox idea for coping with what may well be an existential crisis for South Florida in the coming decades.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
Prigozhin no longer eschewed publicity but instead highlighted his unorthodox methods, which included recruiting from prisons.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Encourage an experimental mindset, allowing AI to challenge traditional R&D assumptions and explore unorthodox solutions.
—John Sviokla, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
One group that gathered recently in Miami has a more unorthodox idea for coping with what may well be an existential crisis for South Florida in the coming decades.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
Prigozhin no longer eschewed publicity but instead highlighted his unorthodox methods, which included recruiting from prisons.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Encourage an experimental mindset, allowing AI to challenge traditional R&D assumptions and explore unorthodox solutions.
—John Sviokla, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unorthodox
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However, the path to gaining such a naturalized vision of peace requires us to revisit some of the lessons of unconventional diplomacy that consider broader planetary imperatives of sustainability.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Guests flocked to the espresso martini bar (which concealed a secret door leading to a private lounge where a few discreetly slipped away) or lounged in the outdoor living room, where swinging beds served as unconventional seating.—
Jamila Stewart,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
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As a result, visitors can enjoy modern comforts while also being surrounded by nature.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2025
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Beyond Costs: Time and Responsiveness The modern consumer, influenced by the likes of Amazon, values not just price, but convenience and time.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Not in a classroom with a lecture but sitting on your couch with your family, eating some popcorn, getting this informal education, and hopefully planting a seed that, hey, Black women do this type of science.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, many women around the world are still struggling to find work, with many holding precarious jobs or forced to hustle in the informal economy just to get by.—
Meera Senthilingam,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Politics Trump won’t punish Saudi Arabia or its crown prince for killing of dissident journalist Nov. 20, 2018 Saudi Arabia does, however, rely predominantly on U.S.-made weapons and defense systems, which could be a part of the investment.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The most significant package came in February 2024, when Biden announced over 500 new sanctions against Moscow, prompted both by the invasion and the death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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The administration has accused USAID’s programs of being wasteful and promoting a liberal agenda.—
Ellen Knickmayer and Lindsay Whitehurst,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The liberal economic reforms spearheaded by President Javier Milei have sent ripples through global financial markets, attracting both optimism and skepticism.—
Gianluca Sidoti,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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What differed this time around was how Rousteing’s take on showiness relied strongly on organic form, animal print, and fetishism than its usual out-there irreverence.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
6 Mar. 2025
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Paired with these out-there visuals are rather poignant subtitles as Noah ponders time and grief, ultimately leading him to embrace the present and enjoy every moment with the doll before losing track of him.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2025
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In a heavily progressive city that voted 3-to-1 against President Donald Trump in November, there has been extensive disappointment over his initiatives since taking office.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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This was especially true as business interests, working to undermine progressive New Deal labor policies such as a federal minimum wage and unemployment insurance, openly equated support for these policies with Communism.—
Rebecca Brenner Graham / Made by History,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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That kind of creative thinking can help with any radical change in life, whether finding a different job or moving to a new country.—
Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2025
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After her untimely death, Bella Baxter (Emma Stone, in an Oscar-winning performance) is brought back to life through a radical scientific experiment conducted by the eccentric Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe).—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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