orthodox

adjective

ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäks How to pronounce orthodox (audio)
Definition of orthodoxnext
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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2
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 An orthodox neoclassical view is that TNCs develop because of already occurring imperfections in markets that deter arm’s-length transactions with independent firms. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026 The organization also works closely with and funds another nonprofit group, Oorah, which runs summer Orthodox camps in the tristate area and organizes annual trips to Israel for 17- and 18-year-olds. — Francie Ebert, NBC news, 18 May 2026 Valencia’s campaign is backed by most of the nation’s traditional parties and by economists who are concerned about the growing levels of debt under the Petro administration and want Colombia to return to more orthodox policies, the Associated Press reported. — Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026 Currently, the Kotel has a men’s section and women’s section, which is overseen by the haredi Orthodox Chief Rabbinate, and a nearby egalitarian section, which has been overseen by the non-Orthodox branches since 2016. — Rabbi Robyn Fryer Bodzin, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for orthodox
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orthodox
  1. formal
  2. traditional
  3. ceremonial
  4. conservative
  5. conventional
  6. ceremonious
  7. official
  8. regular
Adjective
  • Fireworks from formal rocket shows to impromptu street celebrations can create extremely unhealthy air quality, sometimes rivaling what comes from wildfires.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • The impression was bolstered Friday afternoon when dozens of A-list celebrities were seen heading into the venue in formal wear, from Karlie Kloss and Hugh Grant to Jason Sudeikis and Chris Jones.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of formal
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • Since February, archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry, pottery and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people or members of the society’s upper classes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • Among those in this summer’s free-agency pool is former Heat guard Kyle Lowry, who Tuesday is expected to sign a ceremonial one-day contract with Toronto to retire as a member of the Raptors.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026
Definition of ceremonial
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  • The conservative assault on child health starts with the anti-vaccine campaign and proceeds to cutbacks in nutrition assistance and narrowed access to healthcare.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Each capsule biography offers a short video created in partnership with the conservative media organization PragerU.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of conservative
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  • But cruise missiles are more versatile in conventional warfare.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
  • The majority of Georgian wine reaching export markets is made in what producers call the European style — stainless steel fermentation, conventional winemaking, easily approachable.
    — Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of conventional
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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
  • 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
Definition of ceremonious
Adjective
  • Members of Norway’s Parliament have even done it in their official chamber.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 1 July 2026
  • The country’s final authority on election matters, the National Jury of Elections (JNE), has yet to issue its official proclamation, according to Reuters.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of official
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  • Trump tied this regular seasonal sale to his claims that his administration lowered costs for consumers, from gas prices to eggs.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Rogers appeared in 196 regular-season games at Oracle Park over seven seasons, plus two more in the postseason.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
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