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as in formal
following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules
schoolteachers tended to favor poets who followed a very orthodox style of poetry
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as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
orthodox in their view of the world, the Founding Fathers subscribed to the 18th-century notion that only men with property should be allowed to vote
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Recent Examples of orthodox
Pope Francis was also a product of a Jesuit order in fantastic and decadent decline, often needlessly characterizing orthodox Christian belief as an enemy of charity or an obstacle to the corporal works of mercy.
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The Editors, National Review, 21 Apr. 2025
Already captaining Northern Ireland’s national team despite his youth, Bradley is a much more orthodox full-back than Alexander-Arnold, highlighted by his touch map (since 2023-24) being more weighted to the touchline on that side of the pitch.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Economists are concerned that investor confidence is being dealt a blow that will undo the last roughly 21 months of work by Turkey’s finance leaders in returning to orthodox monetary policy and turning around the country’s runaway inflation problem.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Measles, once eradicated, is again spreading in New Mexico and West Texas and even in our own area, where vaccine skepticism has long had a foothold in some parts of the ultra-orthodox Jewish community.
—New York Daily News, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 21 Apr. 2025
Already captaining Northern Ireland’s national team despite his youth, Bradley is a much more orthodox full-back than Alexander-Arnold, highlighted by his touch map (since 2023-24) being more weighted to the touchline on that side of the pitch.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Economists are concerned that investor confidence is being dealt a blow that will undo the last roughly 21 months of work by Turkey’s finance leaders in returning to orthodox monetary policy and turning around the country’s runaway inflation problem.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Measles, once eradicated, is again spreading in New Mexico and West Texas and even in our own area, where vaccine skepticism has long had a foothold in some parts of the ultra-orthodox Jewish community.
—New York Daily News, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orthodox
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Grab a dress that’s perfect for both casual and formal occasions while prices start at just $13.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The formal black-tie awards dinner will be June 28 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Conference Center.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Related Articles The report’s authors found that shoppers see luxury handbags as a good investment when purchasing (39 percent), while 29 percent of consumers see handbags as a great investment opportunity compared to traditional investments.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
12 June 2025
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The annual price of a single-family home in the U.S. luxury marketplace grew by 7.6 percent between 2023 and 2024, twice the rate of the traditional market at 3 percent, according to the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program's 2025 Trend Report.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The Marlins evened the series at one win apiece and spoiled the day for the Rays, who saw Evan Longoria sign a ceremonial one-day contract and retire with the team.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty and West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero threw out the ceremonial first pitches at Friday’s game.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Kushner founded the Abraham Accords Peace Institute shortly after, which has since been absorbed by The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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While many Democrats quickly condemned conservative Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for launching Israel’s assault on Thursday night, many others hailed the decision as a necessary step to put a halt to Tehran’s nuclear expansion.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
14 June 2025
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For more details on the nature of conventional AI versus AGI and ASI, see my analysis at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The image - more grainy than conventional high-resolution photographs and in black and white - appears to show the debris of several aircraft located along the runway of the Belaya military air base or parked in protective revetments nearby.—
Tom Balmforth,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Ogden's #75 dons the back of one fan, Kris Prowse, who has opted – on this ceremonious day – to wear the jersey that started it all.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The vice president’s role in officiating the Electoral College count before Congress — the final step in the election process before a president takes the White House — was known for many cycles as one that was mostly uneventful and largely ceremonious.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
6 Jan. 2025
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The first fight under that official banner is expected in 2026.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
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The collection retails for $45 to $250 and will be available starting June 10 on the Puma website, its stores in New York and Las Vegas, official club stores and other select retailers.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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In discussing her relationship with Combs, Jane said her decision to agree to her first freak-off with Combs led to regular encounters in Miami, Los Angeles, New York, and Turks and Caicos.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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The regular season must end sooner to be held before school lets out or the problems will continue.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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“Orthodox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orthodox. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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