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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
Adjective
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Trump himself will address the nation with the traditional inaugural address.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Coordinating closing schedules in a traditional sale can be challenging.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
19 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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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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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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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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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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His humorous, bone-dry documentary gets at more than most, first by being a meta-confessional about how his own efforts to make a conventional movie failed.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Those guidelines include providing alt text on images so that people with visual impairments who use automatic readers can understand images, offering audio descriptions for people with hearing disabilities, and making all websites operable by keyboard for users who can’t use a conventional mouse.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Classical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classical. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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