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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
Breaking with longtime tradition, none of the honorees was from the fields of dance or classical musical.
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
Pelt studied classical trumpet as a child and focused on jazz after playing in a high school jazz ensemble.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Tollcross Central Hall, a classical building at the center of one of Edinburgh’s creative neighborhoods, will serve as the festival’s main hub.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
It is generally accepted in classical liberal economic thinking that the state should only intervene where there has been a market failure, i.e., where the free market is unable to produce a socially desirable outcome.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for classical
Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
Pelt studied classical trumpet as a child and focused on jazz after playing in a high school jazz ensemble.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
Tollcross Central Hall, a classical building at the center of one of Edinburgh’s creative neighborhoods, will serve as the festival’s main hub.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
It is generally accepted in classical liberal economic thinking that the state should only intervene where there has been a market failure, i.e., where the free market is unable to produce a socially desirable outcome.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classical
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Everything packs down into the carrying bag, which has a separate pocket for the collapsible pole (a game changer for folks who have wrestled with traditional camping gear and stuff sacks).—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Aug. 2025
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The sooner leaders change their organizational metronome, through hybridization of business, the faster firms will shift from isolated traditional automation to compounding organizational advantage.—
John Sviokla,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And, when those models are grounded in authoritative case law and tax policy information that’s been curated and vetted by attorneys and CPAs, the accuracy and consistency of results is unmatched.—
Laura Clayton McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Stricter parenting styles include authoritative or authoritarian styles.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
19 Aug. 2025
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The deal, subject to customary closing conditions, will see SoftBank acquire Intel common stock at $23 apiece, according to the statement.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The show is currently on its summertime hiatus, customary among the late night circuit as the hosts take some time off.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The all-day restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch buffets, serving classic bistro cuisine, including pâté de champagne, sole grenobloise, and beef bourguignon.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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For dessert, end with the classic crème brûlée, subtly flavored with lavender.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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Keep in mind, though, that Quantum Computers are not going to replace conventional, or classical, computers.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The nonprofit’s study on cotton—spanning organic, conventional, recycled and regenerative —is slated for this year’s last quarter.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Classical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classical. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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