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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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A single wreath over a stand-alone tub draws the eye and reinforces a classical, symmetrical feel.
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
Unlike classical computers that use bits (0s and 1s), quantum computers use qubits, which can exist in a state of 0, 1, or both simultaneously—a phenomenon called superposition.
—Ansel Lindner, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The result is a classical autobiography built of fragments and gaps—less a collection than a personal constellation.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
The Italian tenor’s 30th anniversary tour delivers hits from his classical, pop and holiday repertoires.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
Unlike classical computers that use bits (0s and 1s), quantum computers use qubits, which can exist in a state of 0, 1, or both simultaneously—a phenomenon called superposition.
—Ansel Lindner, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The result is a classical autobiography built of fragments and gaps—less a collection than a personal constellation.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
The Italian tenor’s 30th anniversary tour delivers hits from his classical, pop and holiday repertoires.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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OpenAI was created as a non-profit research lab with a for-profit arm, but has mulled restructuring into a more traditional, for-profit company that could lead to more returns for investors — a plan at which Musk has also taken aim.Clare Duffy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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This compares to the more traditional form of pardons, which are issued during legal proceedings, or after a conviction.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Your 1987 portrayal of Titus Andronicus for the Royal Shakespeare Company was a sensation and has been called the authoritative interpretation of the role.Andrew Goldman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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Huang’s note is a vindication by an authoritative third party of CEO Pedro Martinez’s refusal to take out a short-term, high-interest loan that the mayor, a close union ally, proposed in July.Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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The completion of the sale is still waiting for clearance from Beijing and other customary closing conditions.Denni Hu, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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Not soon after, the city began to put up Regent Street’s customary Christmas lights and decorations, meaning the shoot was pushed several months.Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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The two drive through a classic American landscape with Roan's parents in the backseat.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The night continued with classic 2000s hip-hop that kept the party going until 4:30 a.m.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Proton therapy is a more precise type of radiation with fewer side effects than conventional radiation therapy.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Unlike conventional tutoring, the latter revolved around hands-on, practical courses, teaching Vincent the ins and outs of fieldwork and international humanitarian law, including driving a four-wheel in the bushes, using a VHF radio, or passing through an army checkpoint safely.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Classical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classical. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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