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
In the meantime, the council outlawed discrimination against polyamorous people and others in nontraditional family structures, such as multigenerational immigrant households.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
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
There were times in 17 years of running MTV Networks, as a nontraditional company.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025
As soon as the footlights came on, however, the production’s nontraditional emphasis became clear.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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