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generally accepted and followed by many people
- In many cultures, it is conventional for brides to wear white dresses on their wedding day.
- It's conventional to shake hands when meeting someone for the first time in many Western countries.
- Sending thank-you cards after receiving gifts is considered conventional etiquette.
- It's conventional for employees to dress formally for job interviews.
- In some cultures, it's conventional to remove shoes before entering someone's home.
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tending to follow the social norms, or to accept traditional views
- In the future, conventional people may find it harder to relate to rapidly changing societal norms.
- Growing up in a conventional household, she learned to prioritize stability and conformity over creativity.
- He is a conventional person, always following the rules and adhering to traditional values.
- As a conventional thinker, he struggles to adapt to unconventional methods or progressive ideologies.
- While some individuals remain conventional, others embrace alternative lifestyles that challenge traditional norms.
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following established practices or standards that are widely accepted or commonly used
- The government may continue to use conventional policies, though some are calling for radical change.
- Relying on conventional methods of communication, the team avoided the use of new digital platforms.
- He followed a conventional career path, working his way up through the corporate ranks over several years.
- Her conventional approach to problem-solving is appreciated by her colleagues, who prefer traditional methods.
- As technology advances, conventional practices in the industry will likely be challenged by innovative ideas.
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traditional, non-nuclear weapons used in regular warfare
- Conventional weapons include rifles and artillery.
- The army used conventional tactics in the battle.
- Conventional weapons are less destructive than nuclear ones.
- Conventional warfare relies on standard military tools.
- The treaty limits the use of conventional arms.
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relating to treatment of diseases using standard, widely accepted methods of modern medicine, such as drugs, surgery, or established clinical procedures
- Conventional medicine was used to treat his heart condition.
- She preferred conventional therapies over alternative remedies.
- The hospital offers both conventional and complementary care.
- Conventional treatment usually involves prescription drugs.
- Surgery is a conventional approach for serious injuries.