nontraditional
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The show’s nontraditional approach—a mix of clever analysis and laudatory commentary—has allowed it to nab high-profile interviews with executives, some of whom rarely speak to legacy media outlets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Kaye attributed Bindery’s success to its nontraditional model, which by leveraging so-called “bookfluencer” reach integrates reader sentiment into the publication process rather than attempting to anticipate it — as many publishing houses still do.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
But Guthrie said in an interview that viewers may need to be reminded of NBC’s journalistic values as the media landscape becomes more fragmented and populated with nontraditional news sources.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025
There were times in 17 years of running MTV Networks, as a nontraditional company.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025
“Studies show that in single-sex schools, girls take more nontraditional courses like advanced science. They worry less about how they look, they’re more competitive, and they have higher self-esteem.”
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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