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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
The Britt Music & Arts Festival will showcase classical music and contemporary music for several weeks this summer in Jacksonville.
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Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
While the film is filled with sharp dialogue of the kind that correctly earned Shelton comparisons with classical Hollywood auteurs like Preston Sturges and Howard Hawks, the director is equally good at quiet scenes that catch characters in private moments.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025
New plaster cornice and classical overdoor detail create focal points in the entry.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
The World Championship in classical chess is still by far the most prestigious title.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
While the film is filled with sharp dialogue of the kind that correctly earned Shelton comparisons with classical Hollywood auteurs like Preston Sturges and Howard Hawks, the director is equally good at quiet scenes that catch characters in private moments.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025
New plaster cornice and classical overdoor detail create focal points in the entry.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
The World Championship in classical chess is still by far the most prestigious title.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classical
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Those conversations are centered around traditional Polynesian approaches to managing natural resources.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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This will change the landscape of sports consumption and cause consternation for the traditional linear powers given its financial might.Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Still, McGrath and the others are noticing more of a shift away from physical discipline and the tide turning toward authoritative parenting–which McGrath views as a positive development of newer generations opting to base their parenting styles on research rather than tradition.Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
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In under 20 words, Grisham establishes an authoritative voice, introduces the narrator, and hints at conflict between father and son, sparking curiosity.G Kirilloff, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement The document, as is customary for reports prepared by Justice Department special counsels, provides a recap of the investigative findings.Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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Wicker and Reed were briefed on the agency’s findings Friday, The New York Times reported, but other members were not given access, as is customary.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Like the recent hit Nosferatu, Wolf Man—which is being released by Universal Pictures—is a remake of a classic horror film original.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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That leads us to Brent Seabrook and his 1,114 games, a classic example of the dependable, hard-nosed blueliner archetype that will show up often on this list.Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Unlike conventional robots made from rigid metals and gears, Clone’s creations are flexible and replicate the nuances of human tissue.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Idaho’s big-game hunters generally think that modern hunting technology in the form of conventional optics and firearms, digital mapping services, and even ATVs and side-by-sides is acceptable.Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Classical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classical. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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