unconventional
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London-born singer M.I.A. began releasing music in 2003, and became a sensation thanks to her unconventional sound and discussion of political themes influenced by her upbringing as a child of Sri Lankan parents.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Curceanu emphasized the importance of exploring unconventional ideas in physics.
From Science Daily • May 3, 2026
Protocol dictates that it is unconventional to touch a member of the royal family.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Tom Nolan calls Saïd Khatibi’s unconventional mystery “cinematic, kaleidoscopic and tragic—a splendid achievement.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
We just have to have the courage to turn against our habitual lifestyle and engage in unconventional living.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
Vocabulary lists containing unconventional
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