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as in usual
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
conventional wisdom holds that an incumbent president has an overwhelming advantage over his opponent
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as in traditional
based on customs usually handed down from a previous generation
tried to break from the conventional attitudes regarding the proper roles for men and women
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as in formal
following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules
conventional courtesy demands that the bridal couple send written thank-you notes for their gifts
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Recent Examples of conventional
The 139-footer, known as the 42 Exuma, has a novel layout that defies conventional superyacht design and an elegant interior that bears the hallmarks of a master couturier.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Twice per day, on the way up and back down, Kosmos 2589 briefly passes near a large number of US government and commercial satellites in more conventional geosynchronous orbits but then quickly departs the vicinity.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
Unlike conventional clay bricks, which are fired in high-temperature kilns, fly ash bricks are manufactured at room temperature, thereby conserving energy.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
These jets are certified to carry conventional munitions as well as U.S. tactical nuclear weapons, picked instead of more of the F-35B variants the U.K. already has.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Twice per day, on the way up and back down, Kosmos 2589 briefly passes near a large number of US government and commercial satellites in more conventional geosynchronous orbits but then quickly departs the vicinity.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
Unlike conventional clay bricks, which are fired in high-temperature kilns, fly ash bricks are manufactured at room temperature, thereby conserving energy.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
These jets are certified to carry conventional munitions as well as U.S. tactical nuclear weapons, picked instead of more of the F-35B variants the U.K. already has.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventional
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Both are now visible to the naked eye to observers in the Southern Hemisphere and are currently shining millions of times brighter than usual.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The Senate has spent some 18 hours churning through more than two dozen amendments in what is called a vote-a-rama, a typically laborious process that went on longer than usual as negotiations happen on and off the chamber floor.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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From puberty to post-menopause, hormones significantly impact women's health experiences—yet they're often dismissed, misunderstood, or inadequately addressed in traditional healthcare settings.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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The findings support traditional claims and earlier small human trials suggesting camel milk may be beneficial for asthmatics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
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Mamdani has secured endorsements from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, but lacks formal support from Hochul and two other prominent New York lawmakers, Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Hakeem Jeffries.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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That would likely leave a 10% base tariff, as well as the auto, steel and aluminum tariffs in place until details of a formal trade agreement are ironed out.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Here’s how Wheeler has fared against current Padres in the regular season: The 35-year-old veteran threw 41 of his 63 pitches for strikes in Monday’s season debut, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks in 3⅔ innings in a loss.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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In its current form, the restaurant offers a five-course tasting menu for the rough equivalent of $82 with the option of an even more affordable three-course meal for about $59.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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The court did not explain its decision in favor of Trump, as is customary in emergency appeals.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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In a sport where sunglasses haven’t been customary on the pro tour, RIA Eyewear entered the space five years ago with a tennis-specific lens and frame, steadily building a bridge between the world of tennis and sunglasses.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Secretary of State Henry Kissinger sat just behind home plate alongside baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn, and he was tasked with throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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The first 20,000 fans will receive a Barry Bonds bobblehead, and Bonds will throw out the ceremonial first pitch in addition to other pregame festivities honoring the all-time home run king.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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Funds could support conservative seminaries like Nashotah House, a conservative seminary in the Anglican tradition, or pastors from the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference, ensuring orthodox leadership for historic churches.—
The Rev. Jake Dell,
Hartford Courant,
7 July 2025
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The religious advisory board includes Christian and Jewish members from traditions including Catholicism, evangelicalism, Greek Orthodox Christianity and orthodox Judaism.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Sides of hand-cut fries ($3) were fairly standard, and onion rings ($5) were thick and addictively crunchy.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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In this way, the image captures both the bright corona, visible from Earth only during a total solar eclipse, as well as fine details that standard exposures would miss.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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“Conventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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