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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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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 Ver had initially gone the orthodox route of hiring tax attorneys from a prestigious law firm, Steptoe. —
Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026 Despite the revolving door of presidents, Peru’s economy has been stable over the past decade, with governments sticking to orthodox economic policies that include modest fiscal spending, while international companies have been encouraged to invest in areas like mining and infrastructure. —ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026 For him, Yuan porcelain represented a major cultural and technological breakthrough in Chinese art under Mongol rule, countering long-running, orthodox perceptions of the imperial dynasty. —Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026 Bishops and priests often challenged texts that did not conform with what became orthodox doctrine. —Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for orthodox
Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026 Despite the revolving door of presidents, Peru’s economy has been stable over the past decade, with governments sticking to orthodox economic policies that include modest fiscal spending, while international companies have been encouraged to invest in areas like mining and infrastructure. —ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026 For him, Yuan porcelain represented a major cultural and technological breakthrough in Chinese art under Mongol rule, countering long-running, orthodox perceptions of the imperial dynasty. —Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026 Bishops and priests often challenged texts that did not conform with what became orthodox doctrine. —Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for orthodox
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The service At the health clinic, in the restaurants, and throughout the property, the service is deferential and fastidious without being overwhelmingly formal.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
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With four stories and 35 rooms, Joslyn has opulence built, inlaid, and planted in every corner, from its carriage house tower to its gold drawing room and five acres of formal estate gardens.— Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
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That strategy emphasized heavy diversification into illiquid alternative assets — such as private equity, venture capital and real estate — over traditional stocks and bonds.— Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, unlike traditional bleaching which tends to give fabrics a flat look, Zero allows marbling.— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Many leave room for fans who might want to track ceremonial first-pitch appearances, the winner of that night’s sausage race in Milwaukee, or the results of Automated Ball-Strike challenges.— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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There is a much celebrated photo of Carvajal, aged 12, laying the ceremonial foundation stone for their training ground, accompanied by the legendary Alfredo di Stefano.— Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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He's found success as a media personality by posting news and conservative political commentary, which has espoused various conspiracy theories.— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Kennedy’s comments come as Medicaid home-care programs — which have long garnered bipartisan support as a cost-effective alternative to nursing homes and other institutions — face growing scrutiny from conservative policymakers and activists who have framed them as magnets for fraud and waste.— Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
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Everybody else was of course taller, but not in basketball’s conventional range.— John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Unlike conventional carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) systems, which require significant external energy to trap and process gases, the new gas battery converts the energy released during gas adsorption directly into electrical power.— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
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It is celebrated with a ceremonious parade that features a cavalcade of men dressed in Roman soldier costumes, evoking a sense of solemn thanksgiving and spiritual devotion.— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
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The ones named Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion by the judges make a ceremonious visit at the end of the day to the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa in downtown Denver.— Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
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There is no official release date yet for the eight-episode drama.— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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The page mimics official branding, includes a believable knowledge base number and presents a big blue download button that feels familiar.— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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At the conclusion of every regular season, provided the Knicks make the playoffs, the organization redesigns the corridor leading from the home locker room to the Madison Square Garden hardwood floors.— Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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But, yes, the Heat clearly failed to measure up during the regular season and likely would not have held their ground as well as the Magic did in their series opener against Detroit.— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Orthodox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/orthodox. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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