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 Victorian Society of New York, which is often highly orthodox and disdainful about these kinds of changes, also came out in favor.
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Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 14 Jan. 2025
Any Veiga exit would not mean a new arrival — the likes of Gusto and Reece James can play at left-back as backups to their more orthodox options.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
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Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 14 Jan. 2025
Any Veiga exit would not mean a new arrival — the likes of Gusto and Reece James can play at left-back as backups to their more orthodox options.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orthodox
Adjective
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Having a formal parenting plan in place is a good idea for multiple reasons.—
Jann Blackstone,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Foster Supplier Collaboration: Use formal, electronic systems to share forecasts and capacity updates with suppliers.—
Gregory Pitstick,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The shifts have also impacted soil health, further exposing crops to vulnerabilities that traditional remedies can no longer address.—
Valeria Kogan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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For the fashion industry, generative AI is set to accelerate fabric simulation, dynamic rendering, and personalized design, potentially cutting the traditional three-month clothing development cycle down to just 72 hours.—
Li Jun,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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About 100 north Mecklenburg Democrats protested on the steps of Cornelius Town Hall Thursday, as Republican U.S. Rep. Tim Moore cut a ceremonial ribbon inside the building for one of his six congressional district offices.—
JOE MARUSAK,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Feb. 2025
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In those cases there is always a ceremonial president or king whose sole purpose is to act on a no-confidence vote.—
Shaun Richman,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Do conservative standard operating procedures inhibit innovative or entrepreneurial explorations capable of enhancing profitability?—
John Cairney,
Sportico.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Despite conservative elation, there already are signs that some of Trump’s moves could backfire.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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There was no conventional way to insert the centre-forward Arsenal had been so painfully lacking in the first 69 minutes of the match.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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But a truly effective Iron Dome system is hard to imagine without a laser component, given the high-speed nature and possibilities of being overwhelmed and running out of conventional air defense missiles.—
James Stavridis,
The Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2025
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The ceremony sets the stage for each day’s contests and activities which include a ceremonious entrance led by a Native American veteran color guard, visiting dignitaries and tribal royalty, followed by dancers of all ages.—
Staff Reports,
Twin Cities,
6 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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There is no official figure available for the total firings or layoffs so far, but the AP has tallied hundreds of thousands of workers who are being affected.—
Steve Peoples,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Go back through the league’s official social media feeds and practically the only mentions of the word ‘Tottenham’ are references to the ‘Tottenham Hotspur Stadium’.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Before playing River Forest on Saturday, the Senators had three games left in the regular season and were targeting 20 wins.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Spring training officially kicked off this week and goes through the start of the regular season on March 27.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Orthodox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orthodox. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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