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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
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However, these discussions too often focus on a standard paradigm of traditional vs. nontraditional contractors.—
Toni Townes-Whitley,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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At a forum last month, Albert had spoken about policy positions like increasing transparency with parents about school programs, addressing the achievement gap in the district and supporting alternative licensing programs for teachers from nontraditional educational backgrounds.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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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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Turn a Closet into a Book Nook In this bedroom, as well as the other two in the house, Allison made the unconventional decision to remove the closets.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
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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Chicago Tribune Arnold Palmer, who cooked up the notion of the modern Grand Slam in 1960 — after Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan had achieved it — played the PGA Championship 34 times without winning to complete the slam.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Untraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untraditional. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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