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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

Example Sentences

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Scientists believe the Bay may act as an emergency feeding stop for whales in poor condition, as unusually thin individuals have been observed foraging in other nontraditional habitats as well.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

As you might imagine, Moon is fairly nontraditional herself.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 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

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

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

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