unconventional

Example Sentences

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While working on her doctorate at the University of Washington in Seattle, Mastick took an unconventional approach.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

If the conflict continues to escalate, with growing economic costs and American casualties, Mr. Trump might respond with unconventional escalations of his own.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The SpaceX IPO will be just as unconventional as Musk himself.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Her tactics were unconventional, often including livestreaming the news from her pickup truck to a now-defunct Facebook page as it was happening.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

Not only would it be awkward because of Jo, but Dries also is judgmental about Theo’s unconventional, artistic lifestyle, and he’s staying away because he’s about to be married.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman