nontraditional
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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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
Decades of data show that nontraditional activities actually make banks safer because they add fee revenue and make portfolios more diverse.
From Barron's • Dec. 19, 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
The state says the universal-care initiative is tackling the child-care shortage from various angles, starting with the areas where families struggle most—infant and toddler care, full-day options, and nontraditional hours.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025
Neither do I speak to turtles or greet friends with a nontraditional handshake.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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