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
Martinez is 29 years old, stands at 5-foot-11 with a 72-inch reach, and fights in an orthodox right-handed stance.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
But there should be no such wall—even in the most orthodox capitalist system.
—Paul Laudicina, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Historian William Dalrymple traces the current sectarian divisions to the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb, who shattered the empire’s religious pluralism by trying to impose orthodox Islam on the populace.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2025
Related: As conclave looms, major Catholic nations may be passed over again
Before Francis, liberals often protested the more orthodox leadership of Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI.
—Liam Adams, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
But there should be no such wall—even in the most orthodox capitalist system.
—Paul Laudicina, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Historian William Dalrymple traces the current sectarian divisions to the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb, who shattered the empire’s religious pluralism by trying to impose orthodox Islam on the populace.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2025
Related: As conclave looms, major Catholic nations may be passed over again
Before Francis, liberals often protested the more orthodox leadership of Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI.
—Liam Adams, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orthodox
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Just last year, California Olive Ranch became the first company in North America to receive formal regenerative certification from A Greener World for over 4,600 acres on their own ranches.—
Esha Chhabra,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The next formal proceeding in the ongoing ethics case against Grossberg has not yet been scheduled.—
Lucas Aulbach,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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Ford’s traditional business operations, known as Ford Blue, earned $661 million in the quarter compared with $1.17 billion in the year-ago quarter.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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About 68% of traditional elementary schools in those districts had an average roster size under 23 students, compared to 37% in the other board districts.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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Secretary of State Henry Kissinger sat just behind home plate alongside baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn, and he was tasked with throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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The first 20,000 fans will receive a Barry Bonds bobblehead, and Bonds will throw out the ceremonial first pitch in addition to other pregame festivities honoring the all-time home run king.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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In the YouGov/Economist polling, unfavorable sentiment surged by 9 and 12 points respectively among liberals and moderates, while conservative support rose slightly to 80 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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In addition, the firm predicted that Levi's second-half outlook could prove to be conservative.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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Dongfang, which enjoyed a 45% share in the conventional hydropower market, could rake in as much as 54 billion yuan from the new project, according to Lau.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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The Male Opportunity Here’s where conventional understanding of resale may miss the mark: men are driving resale adoption more aggressively than women.—
Kristen Classi-Zummo,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Prior to kickoff in the game that marked the debut of the baby blue Riptide jersey, Inter Miami owners Jorge and Jose Mas officially welcomed De Paul with the same type of ceremonious presentation that was given in years past to the star foursome of Messi, Alba, Luis Suarez, and Sergio Busquets.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
27 July 2025
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Worthy of the most ceremonious unwrapping video, a black cardboard carton contains an impressive wooden box with the DAP nestled inside.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
20 July 2025
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That was just the name used on the enterprise's official paperwork.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Prosecutors contend Dugan's actions went beyond her official duties and interfered with federal jurisdiction.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Healthy hair requires more than just a regular trim and minimizing heat damage.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Unlike regular conditioners, which often focus solely on moisture, these formulas are designed to boost volume, strengthen strands, and improve the look of thinning hair.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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“Orthodox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orthodox. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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