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as in traditional
based on customs usually handed down from a previous generation
the classical preparation of a ham for Easter
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as in authoritative
being the most accurate and apparently thorough
a writer celebrated for his classical profiles of eminent Victorians
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Recent Examples of classical
Breaking with longtime tradition, none of the honorees was from the fields of dance or classical musical.
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
Pelt studied classical trumpet as a child and focused on jazz after playing in a high school jazz ensemble.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Tollcross Central Hall, a classical building at the center of one of Edinburgh’s creative neighborhoods, will serve as the festival’s main hub.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
It is generally accepted in classical liberal economic thinking that the state should only intervene where there has been a market failure, i.e., where the free market is unable to produce a socially desirable outcome.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
Pelt studied classical trumpet as a child and focused on jazz after playing in a high school jazz ensemble.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Tollcross Central Hall, a classical building at the center of one of Edinburgh’s creative neighborhoods, will serve as the festival’s main hub.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
It is generally accepted in classical liberal economic thinking that the state should only intervene where there has been a market failure, i.e., where the free market is unable to produce a socially desirable outcome.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classical
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The business Facebook page is dominated by promotions for its music and dancing, starting at 9 p.m. The restaurant, where traditional Peruvian entrées are priced at $16-$18, closes at 9.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
24 Aug. 2025
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Folks fill empty totes and baskets with loaves of the traditional bread ($15), and for good reason.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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And, when those models are grounded in authoritative case law and tax policy information that’s been curated and vetted by attorneys and CPAs, the accuracy and consistency of results is unmatched.—
Laura Clayton McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Stricter parenting styles include authoritative or authoritarian styles.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
19 Aug. 2025
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The deal, subject to customary closing conditions, will see SoftBank acquire Intel common stock at $23 apiece, according to the statement.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The show is currently on its summertime hiatus, customary among the late night circuit as the hosts take some time off.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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That’s given us the familiar staples: button-down blouses, pleated skirts, sleek sneakers, mid-thigh shorts, tanks, and classic tennis dresses.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Hosted in the city of Lyon, the birthplace of the Lumiere brothers, the festival celebrates classic films, and honors iconic directors and actors every year.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Cost Of Status Quo Management SQMs often thrive in structured, very predictable environments where rules are defined and risks are minimized for conventional circumstances.—
Venkat Rao,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Its operations depended entirely on conventional aircraft and traditional surveillance systems.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Classical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classical. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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