1
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
The government, meanwhile, has employed orthodox methods to try and tamp down inflation, to some success, and has blamed economic collapse on sanctions by the United States and others, especially restrictions on the nation's key oil industry.
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USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
The People’s Bank of China also is planning a shift toward more orthodox monetary policy in 2025.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
Funnels and Pinch Points Funnels and pinch-points are among the most orthodox stand locations during the rut.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Harris emphasized distributional conflict at a time when few orthodox economists were doing so.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
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USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
The People’s Bank of China also is planning a shift toward more orthodox monetary policy in 2025.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
Funnels and Pinch Points Funnels and pinch-points are among the most orthodox stand locations during the rut.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Harris emphasized distributional conflict at a time when few orthodox economists were doing so.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orthodox
Adjective
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Birdwell read a formal apology before being led out of the Tarrant County 372nd District courtroom in the custody of law enforcement officers.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Jan. 2025
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In response, the BBC launched an investigation into several complaints − both formal and informal − made against Brand during his time with the broadcaster.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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And unlike traditional towers, remote systems may not provide the same clarity, especially in poor weather conditions, making quick decision-making more difficult.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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What to expect: Colorful performances, a market and traditional music along with family-friendly activities and plenty of authentic street food at the Far East Center.—
Axios Denver,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
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His duties won’t be simply ceremonial and an opportunity to use the Brady name, image and likeness to go along with seven Super Bowl rings.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Proclamations, according to the Library of Congress, deal with the activities of private individuals and today tend to be more ceremonial in nature.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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An analysis of the bill from The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, a conservative think tank, estimates that private schools would face hundreds of millions of dollars in fines for leaving students saddled with debt.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
3 Feb. 2025
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The game plan had to change to something more conservative, more repeatable, more robust.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Interest in Slavia Prague’s El Hadji Malick Diouf, a more conventional left wing-back option, was frustrated by the Czech club’s valuation of the 20-year-old.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Its reliance on engineering fundamentals instead of conventional machine learning ensures its robustness and reliability in critical applications.—
Grace Butler,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Roberts began the process while Melania was still finalizing her position, which may have disrupted the ceremonious act.—
Lizzie Hyman,
People.com,
20 Jan. 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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Four nearby cities — Duarte, Azusa, Irwindale and Baldwin Park — have lodged official complaints arguing that transporting hazardous substances 15 miles outside the Eaton fire and into a popular recreation area poses a risk to thousands more.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2025
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State of play: Uptown's official vacancy rate is around 23%, according to CBRE's latest report.—
Alexandria Sands,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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Using a spread-the-wealth approach on offense, the Bills became the only team to beat each conference’s top seed — Kansas City and Detroit — in the regular season.—
John Wawrow,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2025
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Now a regular presence at vendor events, art festivals, and community gatherings in Kansas City, Howard has leveraged the Chiefs’ popularity to become a beloved figure among both art enthusiasts and football fans.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Orthodox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orthodox. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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