nontraditional

Example Sentences

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"This is a nontraditional, or non-canonical, role for MYC," Sears said.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

What’s more exciting to me is seeing a whole new subculture develop — all-cash shows at nontraditional venues, and releasing your own music offline.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Robinhood traders flocked to an array of investment options, both traditional and nontraditional, as they sought to cope with the volatility brought upon by the Iran war.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

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

“When it’s time to bail, there are nontraditional routes that most people don’t know. They won’t be gridlocked like the freeways.”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman