1
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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2
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
As part of its research, the company built multiple topological qubits inside a new kind of computer chip that combines the strengths of the semiconductors that power classical computers with the superconductors that are typically used to build a quantum computer.
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Cade Metz, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Mixed media artist Zhou constructs mutating digital landscapes that confound classical notions of scale, composition, and visual realism.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
Jörgen started his musical journey in his early teens, training in classical piano, guitar, and French horn before discovering electronic music.
—Danny Klein, SPIN, 7 Feb. 2025
His father enjoyed listening to classical music on his stereo.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
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Cade Metz, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Mixed media artist Zhou constructs mutating digital landscapes that confound classical notions of scale, composition, and visual realism.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
Jörgen started his musical journey in his early teens, training in classical piano, guitar, and French horn before discovering electronic music.
—Danny Klein, SPIN, 7 Feb. 2025
His father enjoyed listening to classical music on his stereo.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classical
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But in the ever-shifting paradigm of how a movie gets released, sometimes an online platform premiere (and its inevitable possible consequences) is the next best thing to a more traditional word-of-mouth generator like a marketing budget or in-person premiere.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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The move could mark a pivotal shift in mobile connectivity, bridging the gap between traditional cell networks and satellite technology to ensure seamless coverage anywhere on Earth.—
Harshita Mary Varghese,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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This was the sort of authoritative result that proves Missouri could make some noise come March.—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Isbell’s authoritative vocal performance also highlighted his savvy wordplay and observations, tools that reinforced his music’s tight links with descriptive language and honest perspective.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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The team perspective: As is the case with Williams, if McKenzie can prove reliable, the rotation could return to its customary role as the team’s backbone.—
Zack Meisel,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The deal is subject to customary adjustments, Caleres indicated.—
David Moin,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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By Erica Sloan February 20, 2025 Sparkly beverages pumped with prebiotic fiber have been bubbling up for some time now, positioned both as gut-helpers and healthier alts to classic soda.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2025
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And Mary, for her part, is too ambitious to settle for mere pickpocketing and shoplifting and the occasional smash-and-grab; she’s got a big, classic, complicated heist percolating in her head that will involve more than just the Elephants.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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There was no conventional way to insert the centre-forward Arsenal had been so painfully lacking in the first 69 minutes of the match.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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These are typically more expensive than conventional eggs even absent an outbreak of bird flu.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Classical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classical. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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