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Definitions

nontraditional

ADJECTIVE
ultramodern
Synonyms
STRONGEST
futuristic state-of-the-art
WEAK
advanced ahead of its time avant-garde contemporary current cutting-edge fresh latest leading-edge modernistic modish new new-fashioned now present-day revolutionary stylish today twenty-first century up-to-the-minute

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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

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

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

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

“So will you go to a nontraditional prom with me?”

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed