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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
Each of the two programs contained an early 19th century classical period work and concluded with a late 19th century romantic period one.
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Conservatives sometimes act as though the great art forms — opera, classical music, movies, painting, and sculpture — are destined to be the domain of liberals.
—Peter Tonguette, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Most systems still rely on classical computing architecture to handle many tasks, which creates speed bottlenecks.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
In a time of upheaval and uncertainty, the classical pianist and best-selling author Jeremy Denk, like many people, is trying to figure out how to cope.
—The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Conservatives sometimes act as though the great art forms — opera, classical music, movies, painting, and sculpture — are destined to be the domain of liberals.
—Peter Tonguette, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Most systems still rely on classical computing architecture to handle many tasks, which creates speed bottlenecks.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
In a time of upheaval and uncertainty, the classical pianist and best-selling author Jeremy Denk, like many people, is trying to figure out how to cope.
—The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classical
Adjective
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Every community in Connecticut is provided access to free educational services for individuals over age 17 who have withdrawn from a traditional high school or are in need of English as a Second Language or Citizenship.—
Larry Covino,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
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Our European allies can no longer rely on us for protection from our traditional enemies.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Content Creation and Thought Leadership In an attention economy where organic visibility grows increasingly scarce, content strategists who craft compelling, authoritative material have become revenue drivers rather than cost centers.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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While some authoritative voices speak with optimism, others do not share the same tone.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As is customary for mature content, the episodes will be edited to meet the standards and practices guidelines for cable.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
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Bill Belichick ran things in his unique fashion, and as a result, the franchise had little use for the ballooning contracts and oversized bonuses that are customary in NFL free agency but tend to age poorly (the spending spree of 2021 notwithstanding).—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Amazon has a classic version of the neck pillow that simply wraps around your neck and provides a cushion.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
16 Mar. 2025
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The base of Kylie Jenner's French nails are reminiscent of the popular soap nail trend but with that classic French nail art tip.—
Lena Raab,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2025
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Water Conservation: Unlike conventional farming, where excessive water use leads to runoff and waste, Oishii’s system recycles a whopping 95% of its water.—
Chrissy Tracey,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The filmmakers’ focus throughout was on making the timings flow — in the conventional terms of our sense of pace, of course, but also spatial logistics.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Classical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classical. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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