UNTRADITIONAL Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

untraditional

adjective

Definition of untraditional

as in nontraditional

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Recent Examples of untraditional This is an audacious vegetarian version—which is to say, entirely untraditional and a little unhinged. — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026 But the whole project was untraditional. — Brent Lang, Variety, 22 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for untraditional

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According to the Navy, this approach can help nontraditional defense companies move technologies from research and development toward procurement.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
President Obama was accused of limiting access to independent photojournalists, and famously favored nontraditional media outlets at the advent of the social media age.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of nontraditional

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As with their other current CBS hit Elsbeth — and unlike their more creatively unconventional streaming shows The Good Fight and Evil — Cupertino sands down some of the Kings’ jagged edges, aiming for something cuter.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
He was known for intense performances and roles that often portrayed complex or unconventional characters.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of unconventional

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Today, the hotel remains a grand dame of Milan, offering a perfect mix of old-world luxury with modern amenities, all delivered through impeccable hospitality.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
All four getting in is probably impossible; even three Best Picture nominations for a single studio is extremely rare in the modern era.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

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