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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
See All Example Sentences for unorthodox
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unorthodox
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Sequences like the ambulance chase recall the heyday of Jerry Bruckheimer and Joel Silver movies, which Berk and Olsen tried to emulate while putting their own spin on the genre via the film’s unconventional protagonist.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2025
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His unconventional style and ventures (e.g., X Corp, SpaceX) and track record of turning ambitious ideas into reality is remarkable.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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In an era dominated by CGI, Hung emphasizes the physical authenticity that defined Hong Kong action while acknowledging modern techniques.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
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Then Charlton joined the club’s directors and was part of the appointment process that brought Alex Ferguson south from Aberdeen in 1986 to start a second wave of modern United success.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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Often suggested for informal work socials or networking events, smart casual style revolves around building an outfit that’s relaxed yet still professional.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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Wood floors, woven baskets, and breezy curtains introduce informal textures to the lush blend.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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Turkish authorities have fired and arrested tens of thousands of people in the wake of a 2016 coup attempt by a Turkish military faction allegedly linked to the movement of dissident religious leader Fethullah Gulen.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Soderbergh and screenwriter David Koepp offer up the touchstones of the espionage genre: banks of computer monitors, dissident Russian generals and fatal weapons systems with ridiculously on-the-nose names.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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Teenagers in our study who disapproved of Trump were more likely to be female and Latino, Black or Asian, to have politically liberal parents, and to have parents or grandparents who were immigrants.—
Laura Wray-Lake,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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Asheville, where the forum was held, is liberal, but the district overall is so Republican that the national Democratic Party did little to help impressive nominees in the last three elections.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2025
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An out-there premise, for sure, but one that has so far worked out better than anyone had a right to expect.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
12 Mar. 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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Moskowitz has the lowest rating of any Florida Democrat in scoring by Progressive Punch, which produces a database of congressional voting records from a progressive perspective.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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Sinema also noted progressive leader Rep. Pramila Jayapal's (D-Wash.) demands for Schumer to filibuster.—
Justin Green,
Axios,
15 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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Neptune was last in Aries from 1862-1875 which helped fuel radical reinvention through war, liberation, and spiritual awakening, seen in the U.S. Civil War, abolition, industrial expansion, and the rise of mystical movements.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Unorthodox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unorthodox. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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