nontraditional
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The Hoosiers are showing how nontraditional powers can emerge as huge attractions in this era.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026
This was among actions taken by federal regulators last year permitting traditional and nontraditional financial institutions to engage in cryptocurrency activities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
Part of the Grammys discourse, especially with you and Alex, has been about the show opening itself to musicians who’ve taken nontraditional paths to success.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025
Bass, who formally launched her reelection campaign over the weekend, has been giving interviews to a growing list of nontraditional outlets.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 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
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
