untraditional

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Recent Examples of untraditional While his greatest reverence was held for the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin, his own style gathered more from untraditional influences like Nina Simone and Qawwali musician Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025 The 2,770-passenger ship will closely resemble the other three ships in the Virgin fleet, including its wide assortment of specialty dining venues and untraditional amenities (such as a tattoo parlor) and extensive gym and workout classes and facilities. Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025 While the majority of autographs are on photos or pieces of paper, there are some that ended up on more untraditional items. Pam Windsor, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 Although the limited-edition Taylor Swift gifts might have motivated some untraditional hype around waking up before the crack of dawn for Black Friday deals, scores of people hit the mall early to kick off yet another year of holiday shopping. Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for untraditional
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Adjective
  • Known for its nontraditional approach to Japanese cuisine, the upscale Uchi was at the forefront of Wynwood’s ongoing shift from taco and pizza joints and craft beer bars to focusing on upscale restaurants.
    Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Other celebrities who have been open about having multiple partners and nontraditional relationships include Nick Cannon, Janelle Monáe, Joey Bada$$, Will Smith, and more.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The setting may be unconventional, but the luxury is undeniable.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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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“Untraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untraditional. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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