untraditional

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Recent Examples of untraditional Climbing Academy alumnus-turned-instructor Kieran Hadley, MTB Academy head of school Riley Gardner, and dean of students Crista Wiles offer a behind-the-scenes look at how WCA is evolving, what makes its students stand out, and why this untraditional path leads to growth far beyond GPA or podiums. Emily Lapointe, Outside Online, 12 Sep. 2025 The Sephora fan favorite has launched untraditional fruity scents in the past, but this leans into a deeper allure. Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Then there is a chance that your untraditional wedding will go viral online, like this newlywed couple. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025 Hoodies are also important, updated in a myriad of ways from uneven hemline, short sleeves and boxy fits to untraditional fabrics like cotton rich stretch poplins, oxfords and warp faced satins. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for untraditional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untraditional
Adjective
  • But the state is also being forced to consider nontraditional water sources while staring down the impending water shortage.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
  • That means lots of bratwurst, plenty of beer and traditional and nontraditional tunes from the Zicke Zacke Band.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The combination of a conservative politician with a rock-and-roll past — Japan’s first female prime minister behind a drum kit and once on a bike — has helped shape her public image as both disciplined and unconventional.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • OpenAI has unconventional roots.
    Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Nielsen, which tracks television ratings, now includes more modern devices in its tracking, an adjustment that has been expected to show higher sports viewership across the board.
    The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Their shoes’ aesthetic blends modern minimalism with classic styles that are designed to be subtle enough for everyday wear but with a twist thanks to the footwear’s unexpected details.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Untraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untraditional. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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