NONREVOLUTIONARY Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

nonrevolutionary

adjective

Definition of nonrevolutionary

as in traditional

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Recent Examples of nonrevolutionary Their school, an extension of conversations held in their kitchen, was designed to achieve that single, nonrevolutionary goal. — Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2022 But during the Cultural Revolution the genre was banned, along with other nonrevolutionary literature, and even science itself was subjected to ideological-purity tests. — Jiayang Fan, The New Yorker, 17 June 2019

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But the shift underscores a dramatic loss of clout by Comcast and other traditional media enterprises.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
While the crowds spent their money on an overheated summer in the Mediterranean, a quieter group is waiting patiently for September, October and November, the traditional shoulder season.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of traditional

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Instead of relying solely on conventional reactor vessels and containment structures, the design uses the pressure generated by a mile-long water column surrounding the reactor to support reactor operating pressure while also providing cooling.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Rather than conventional seats, the cushions are fixed directly to the chassis, and there’s an optional sustainable textile called InnoKnit, which sweeps across the sills and cockpit like a breaking wave.

— Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

Definition of conventional

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The heart of the home features a large open living area with timber kitchen, central fire place, vaulted timber ceilings, and large floor-to-ceiling windows.

— Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
The province’s right to implement Islamic law was granted by Indonesia’s secular central government around 2005 as part of a peace deal to end a separatist insurgency.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

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