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unconventional

[uhn-kuhn-ven-shuh-nl] / ˌʌn kənˈvɛn ʃə nl /


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George Cross, the hero of a mystery series by Tim Sullivan, is an unconventional sleuth in the great British tradition that extends from Father Brown to the Thursday Murder Club.

From The Wall Street Journal

At Texas A&M, Reid paired up with an offensive coordinator who took a similarly unconventional approach to the position.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Eternity” is far more concerned with making viewers feel than with offering them an unconventional ending.

From Salon

So, ever the unconventional philosopher, Therrien made real false beards that embody the essence of that.

From Los Angeles Times

And now, if you look at alternative music, I mean, there’s been an absolute explosion of people using unconventional instrumentation within the breath of alternative music, as it should be.

From Los Angeles Times