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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 future of modular spaces: An increasingly expanding industry
Growing uses outside of classical uses
Construction trailers, portable offices and classrooms remain the top modular space products.
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
The great Peruvian novelist and classical liberal Mario Vargas Llosa passed away on April 13 in Lima, Peru.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 21 Apr. 2025
The cancellations span genres and geographies — from indie singer-songwriters to renowned classical performers — many of whom had already secured the necessary paperwork before ultimately backing out.
—Alex Ashley, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Kronos Quartet Over more than five decades, musicians in this venerable contemporary classical group have paid homage to Sun Ra and incorporated space sounds recorded by NASA into their music.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
The great Peruvian novelist and classical liberal Mario Vargas Llosa passed away on April 13 in Lima, Peru.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 21 Apr. 2025
The cancellations span genres and geographies — from indie singer-songwriters to renowned classical performers — many of whom had already secured the necessary paperwork before ultimately backing out.
—Alex Ashley, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
Kronos Quartet Over more than five decades, musicians in this venerable contemporary classical group have paid homage to Sun Ra and incorporated space sounds recorded by NASA into their music.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classical
Adjective
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Hepworth takes a legal-first approach as opposed to other crypto ''influencers'' or traditional financial consultants, assisting investors in understanding risk, security, and long-term wealth strategies as well as market opportunities.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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These are our favorite open earbuds for every fit and budget. Don’t forget to check out our other guides like the Best Wireless Earbuds, the Best Workout Headphones, and the Best Wireless Headphones for more traditional options.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
25 Apr. 2025
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In this authoritative, elegant biography, Daut meticulously combs the torrents of contemporary letters and broadsheets to draw a complex, contradictory portrait of Christophe, also known as King Henry.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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The distant therapist Not too long ago, therapists acted like black boxes and authoritative gods.—
David E. Tolchinsky,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The deal is expected to close in the third quarter pending customary approvals.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2025
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His dad’s customary reticence meant Specktor had work to do.—
Lorraine Berry,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Undercut Pixie While Halle Berry has the most classic look, 2010s Rihanna endorsed the pompadour, contrast cut version of pixies.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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On average, a casual jacket is around $220 while a handful of classic tailoring sees jackets priced at $515 and around $250 for trousers.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Until Black Panther’s record breaking $235 million opening, conventional industry wisdom held that films with predominantly Black casts typically underperform financially overseas.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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The conventional non-AI approach is the classic client-therapist relationship.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Classical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classical. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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