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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
Cast members from Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino’s Étoile are sharing their complicated feelings over the classical ballet’s Prime Video cancellation, a show that was axed despite being given a two-season order.
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 29 June 2025
Born in Argentina in 1932 to a musical family, Schifrin cut his chops as a jazz pianist in Europe before settling in America and drawing on his own skill to work first as a classical composer and then as a scorer for film and television.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 28 June 2025
The piece featured famed vocalists Plácido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti and José Carreras, and would later become one of the biggest sellers in the history of classical music, according to AP.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 28 June 2025
And, as expected, the season will wrap up with two beloved classical monsters.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 29 June 2025
Born in Argentina in 1932 to a musical family, Schifrin cut his chops as a jazz pianist in Europe before settling in America and drawing on his own skill to work first as a classical composer and then as a scorer for film and television.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 28 June 2025
The piece featured famed vocalists Plácido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti and José Carreras, and would later become one of the biggest sellers in the history of classical music, according to AP.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 28 June 2025
And, as expected, the season will wrap up with two beloved classical monsters.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classical
Adjective
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From puberty to post-menopause, hormones significantly impact women's health experiences—yet they're often dismissed, misunderstood, or inadequately addressed in traditional healthcare settings.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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Jensen said Greenlanders first started making popular music that wasn't traditional Inuit music in the 1970s.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Whereas serif fonts feel authoritative and timeless, sans serif fonts can feel modern or informal.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Ralphs’ tasteful, authoritative and often-underrated guitar work and songwriting acumen were a trademark of both bands across the 1970s.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Shohei Ohtani took his customary spot atop the Dodgers’ batting order for their game against the Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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What began as a joke soon became customary for the crew to blurt out on set when something went wrong, which happened frequently.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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The golf skort comes in 23 colors, from classic black and white to playful leopard print.—
Esme Benjamin,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Sánchez wore a custom wedding dress by Dolce & Gabbana inspired by classic 1950s bridal fashion.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Twice per day, on the way up and back down, Kosmos 2589 briefly passes near a large number of US government and commercial satellites in more conventional geosynchronous orbits but then quickly departs the vicinity.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
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The 139-footer, known as the 42 Exuma, has a novel layout that defies conventional superyacht design and an elegant interior that bears the hallmarks of a master couturier.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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“Classical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classical. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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