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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
Monaghan, meanwhile, would often hear Cena playing classical music on the set.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Following the show, the son of French billionaire Bernard Arnault and classical pianist Hélène Mercier shared a photo with the girl group on Instagram.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The post-quantum algorithms replacing RSA and elliptic curve cryptography are based on problems that quantum computers have no advantage over classical computers in solving.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
Its open-back architecture delivers an exceptionally airy and spacious sound, ideal for classical music and immersive gaming.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Following the show, the son of French billionaire Bernard Arnault and classical pianist Hélène Mercier shared a photo with the girl group on Instagram.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The post-quantum algorithms replacing RSA and elliptic curve cryptography are based on problems that quantum computers have no advantage over classical computers in solving.
—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
Its open-back architecture delivers an exceptionally airy and spacious sound, ideal for classical music and immersive gaming.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classical
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AerAware departs from traditional head-up displays and instead equips both pilots with a dual wearable system that delivers the same information to each cockpit seat.
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Inspired by the traditional Japanese spinning top beigoma (hence BEY-blade), the toy line first became a hit when it was debuted by toymaker Takara in the late 90s and early 2000s.
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Plot synopsis House of the Dragon attempts to condense and dramatize the conflicting accounts presented in Fire & Blood—stitched together from testimonies and court chronicles—into a single authoritative narrative.
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They can be resolved through the application of authoritative expertise and through the organization’s current structures, procedures, and ways of doing things.
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The company uses long-term contracts that mimic regulated returns, avoiding the fluctuations customary in deregulated markets.
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Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Walmart indicated the transaction was subject to a waiting period and other customary closing conditions.
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The classic and irresistible pairing of fat and acid is nothing short of genius; the butter that makes the sauce taste so rich and creamy is perfectly tempered by the vinegar that adds a signature tang to the hot sauce.
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Fans have since delighted in the resurgence of the classic 1971 country-folk hit, with videos circulating across social media of World Cup viewers proudly belting the lyrics.
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But Lohar isn’t interested in conventional battle.
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Developed in partnership with the University of Bremen, the wheels were originally heavier and narrower than comparable conventional pneumatic wheels.
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“Classical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classical. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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