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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
In theory, the summer signing should thrive when partnered with a more orthodox frontman like Hojlund.
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Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Back then, however, the orthodox view regarded secrecy as concealment in social interaction, a definition that forced experimenters into contrived scenarios.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
By gaining the nomination so late, Harris spared herself the obligation of courting the orthodox wing of her party in primaries.
—Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2024
Transferring out of the University of Washington to Yeshiva University, a private orthodox Jewish university in New York City, wasn't an easy decision for DeHart, now a 20-year-old sophomore.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
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Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Back then, however, the orthodox view regarded secrecy as concealment in social interaction, a definition that forced experimenters into contrived scenarios.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
By gaining the nomination so late, Harris spared herself the obligation of courting the orthodox wing of her party in primaries.
—Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2024
Transferring out of the University of Washington to Yeshiva University, a private orthodox Jewish university in New York City, wasn't an easy decision for DeHart, now a 20-year-old sophomore.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
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Mauricio Vidal has a keen eye for capturing the Caribbean region’s natural beauty, his formal framing giving careful attention to the way the environment really is a titular character here.Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
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On one end, a formal living and dining space with an elegant fireplace overlooks the glittering city lights, tall ceilings and herringbone floors bookending this impressive backdrop for hosting.Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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While traditional arrest warrants require an ascertainment that there is evidence a crime may have been committed, Peterson's capias warrant stems from his failure to appear in court over the issues.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Evasive techniques: The use of PDF-based phishing bypasses traditional URL scanning and exploits user trust in business documents.Davey Winder, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Souvenir shops would also sell trinkets and ceremonial goods commemorating Russian-Syrian military cooperation.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Princess Anne chose a photo of her and her husband Vice-Adm. Tim Laurence waving from a carriage during a ceremonial procession in June.Issy Ronald, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Researchers also found good reason to wonder whether X changed its algorithm after July 2024, when Musk endorsed Trump, to boost his account and other conservative accounts.Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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Gaetz has been a favorite among conservative voters as well as a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, who nominated him to lead the Justice Department as attorney general.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The new doctrine allows for a potential nuclear response by Russia even to a conventional attack by a country that is supported by a nuclear power.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Further, Russia is unlikely to agree to end the fighting without talks on NATO-Russian issues that go beyond Ukraine, such as the conventional force balance and long-range strike capabilities on the continent.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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The chief and Kayce seal the deal with a ceremonious blood pact.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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The ceremonious confection has, after all, been a tradition for millennia: its roots trace back to ancient Rome, where grooms would break a barley cake over their bride’s head to officialize their union.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 27 July 2024
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The country’s oil exports, crimped if not crippled by U.S. sanctions, have plummeted, falling twenty-five per cent short of Tehran’s official budgetary needs.Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
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Arkansas is expected to welcome two transfers — a defensive back and offensive lineman — Thursday for official visits.Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, the Jets cannot officially interview a candidate who works for a league club until the conclusion of the regular season.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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The two teams split in the regular season last year, but Conard beat Glastonbury in the CCC quarterfinals.Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Orthodox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orthodox. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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