How to Use unconventional in a Sentence

unconventional

adjective
  • Her lifestyle is rather unconventional.
  • The artist and his work have been unconventional from the start.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 27 May 2021
  • But the idea came about in an unconventional way.
    — Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2026
  • As someone who did not go to art school, my path here has been unconventional.
    — Rebekah Bastian, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2021
  • The text has lost none of its power as an unconventional call-to-arms.
    — Charles Lewis Iii, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Most of the picks are going to be unconventional in some way.
    — NBC News, 24 Nov. 2024
  • This year, stone dials have been all the rage from bold jade to more unconventional opal.
    — Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 30 July 2024
  • Fox is known for her unconventional and avant-garde red carpet style.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Sep. 2022
  • Choose a unique color or an unconventional shape for your can.
    — Tiana Randall, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2024
  • While some praised his unconventional love life, many were far from impressed.
    — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Two of this year’s contenders hope to chart an unconventional path.
    — Kyle Buchanan, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Sometimes the most unconventional items prove to be the best.
    — Kayla Kitts, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
  • His work has even begun catching the eye of some big stars, who share his eye for the unconventional.
    — Christian Allair, Vogue, 24 June 2021
  • Don’t hesitate to find unconventional ways to get close to geese this time of year.
    — Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 11 Aug. 2020
  • The gallery’s ideas are even more unconventional.
    — Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
  • There’s a lot of room to get creative here, as unconventional items can serve as storage, too.
    — Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2023
  • Michele is, of course, at his best when playing to his penchant for the unconventional.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2021
  • So do the dreamers, dropouts and unconventional sorts who have made this outpost their home.
    — Kurtis Alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Oct. 2020
  • His unconventional front yard of native plants is both easy to care for and wildlife-friendly.
    — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026
  • Jaden Smith is no stranger to unconventional style.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
  • To bring his dream to life, Effiong had to find unconventional routes to fundraise.
    — WIRED, 22 Oct. 2023
  • Still, the Prom actress played to her strengths and chose an unconventional dress for her own prom.
    — Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
  • My creative process is unconventional but the end result is worth it.
    — Kara Warner, PEOPLE.com, 17 Dec. 2021
  • Stark has long used corsetry techniques in unconventional ways.
    — ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Stark has long used corsetry techniques in unconventional ways.
    — CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Even the unconventional release of the record seems to have been cooked up by the musician on his own.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2024
  • This can feel thrilling and unconventional — one moment sparks could fly, and the other things could change on a dime.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Nitya isn't the only bird who's gone for an unconventional ride lately.
    — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The punk rock family may be a bit unconventional, but their love for each other is strong.
    — Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Chen knows a thing or two about betting on unconventional talent.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026

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