UNTRADITIONAL Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

untraditional

adjective

Definition of untraditional

as in nontraditional

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Recent Examples of untraditional People who were explored through an untraditional lens, or people living on the margins … who are repressing, hiding. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026 New Shoes’s philosophy centers around pairing an old-school treat with some new-school tricks, so the toppings and dips are a little untraditional and a lot of fun. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 June 2026 New outlets like Brazil’s Agência Pública, Venezuela’s Efecto Cocuyo, and Mexico’s Periodistas de a Pie were pioneering an untraditional way of reporting. — Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026 From classic blues and neutrals to untraditional seasonal hues, the palette is rooted in confidence, wearability and modern longevity. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for untraditional

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This star went viral for her nontraditional pink wedding gown.

— Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
States are moving toward recognizing digital and other nontraditional wills.

— Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of nontraditional

Adjective

Munetaka Murakami made the quick decision to step on the bag and then throw to the plate, where catcher Drew Romo tagged out Trevor Larnach for an unconventional inning-ending double play.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
All the drama from last week’s showdown with the season-21 designers is resolved by season 22 winning the unconventional-materials challenge.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of unconventional

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Users reported problems with Outlook, while OpenAI said users may experience problems starting or continuing tasks in ChatGPT Work, temporarily disabling two of the modern office's favorite methods of assigning more work.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Drew This gender-neutral name is inspired by former Saints quarterback Drew Brees, considered one of the best signal-callers of the modern era.

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026

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