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as in usual
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
conventional wisdom holds that an incumbent president has an overwhelming advantage over his opponent
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as in traditional
based on customs usually handed down from a previous generation
tried to break from the conventional attitudes regarding the proper roles for men and women
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as in formal
following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules
conventional courtesy demands that the bridal couple send written thank-you notes for their gifts
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Recent Examples of conventional
The majority of Georgian wine reaching export markets is made in what producers call the European style — stainless steel fermentation, conventional winemaking, easily approachable.
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Michelle Williams,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Unlike conventional traceability systems that primarily capture information after production, ShinWon’s approach provides visibility before manufacturing begins, allowing potential ESG and sourcing risks to be identified and addressed proactively.
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Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer to support Eric Lauer in his conventional return to the starting rotation as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Athletics 9-4 on Monday night.
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CBS News,
30 June 2026
This has seen both sovereigns and corporates raising billions of dollars in conventional bonds and sukuk over recent months.
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Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
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Michelle Williams,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Unlike conventional traceability systems that primarily capture information after production, ShinWon’s approach provides visibility before manufacturing begins, allowing potential ESG and sourcing risks to be identified and addressed proactively.
—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer to support Eric Lauer in his conventional return to the starting rotation as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Athletics 9-4 on Monday night.
—
CBS News,
30 June 2026
This has seen both sovereigns and corporates raising billions of dollars in conventional bonds and sukuk over recent months.
—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for conventional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventional
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This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
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Finally, a birthday that really deserves all the usual fireworks.
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But the shift underscores a dramatic loss of clout by Comcast and other traditional media enterprises.
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While the crowds spent their money on an overheated summer in the Mediterranean, a quieter group is waiting patiently for September, October and November, the traditional shoulder season.
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Fireworks from formal rocket shows to impromptu street celebrations can create extremely unhealthy air quality, sometimes rivaling what comes from wildfires.
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The impression was bolstered Friday afternoon when dozens of A-list celebrities were seen heading into the venue in formal wear, from Karlie Kloss and Hugh Grant to Jason Sudeikis and Chris Jones.
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The union says it’s already made concessions at the bargaining table but with little offered in return to improve current conditions and wages.
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With no clear evidence and an unreliable witness, a community governed by customary law must preserve peace without sacrificing another child.
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Otherwise, just about every single starting lineup graphic this season has included a picture of a player, which is customary around the league.
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That joy was bursting at the seams; the kids couldn't wait for the ceremonial ribbons to be cut.
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The Nasdaq bell is rung by pressing a ceremonial electronic button at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, and often serves as a branding event for corporations, with executives invited to press the button.
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The group noted the projection was revised upward from an earlier estimate owing to an additional year in the budget window and higher prevailing interest rates.
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Likewise, prevailing concepts of Hamlet at the time cast the prince as a wan and melancholic, leading critics to bristle at Bernhardt’s energy.
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Rodriguez almost played as an auxiliary right-back instead of an orthodox right-winger, dropping deep and dictating play.
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In an age of intelligent machines, who gets to decide what is orthodox remains one of the most important questions a free society can ask.
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“Conventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventional. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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