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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
Designs by Populous for their new classical home take inspiration from the city’s auditoriums and a key design aspect is a huge ‘curva sud’ to accommodate the club’s most vocal supporters.
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Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
But in others, the appearance of motion is a misleading holdover from classical physics, and there is no intuitive way to picture what’s happening.
—George Musser, Quanta Magazine, 5 Jan. 2026
OkCello is one of a number of talented classical artists who experiment with modern sound technology like samples and loops.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026
As the first woman invited to perform in the orchestra, O’Brien’s incredible story as a pioneer within classical music was captured by her niece, filmmaker Molly O’Brien, and won the Best Documentary Short at the 2025 Oscars.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
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Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
But in others, the appearance of motion is a misleading holdover from classical physics, and there is no intuitive way to picture what’s happening.
—George Musser, Quanta Magazine, 5 Jan. 2026
OkCello is one of a number of talented classical artists who experiment with modern sound technology like samples and loops.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026
As the first woman invited to perform in the orchestra, O’Brien’s incredible story as a pioneer within classical music was captured by her niece, filmmaker Molly O’Brien, and won the Best Documentary Short at the 2025 Oscars.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classical
Adjective
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The Broncos are not a Super Bowl team in the traditional sense, not without more weapons offensively, and a special teams boost from Marvin Mims Jr.—
Troy Renck The Denver Post,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Quarter-zip sweatshirts feel sporty yet polished, offering the same comfort as traditional sweats with a more intentional silhouette.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Her authoritative reporting and industry knowledge help readers and listeners better understand the space and inform critical business decisions.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rather than advancing a single authoritative narrative, the exhibition creates space for inquiry, encouraging visitors to reflect on how beliefs are formed, how digital systems influence perception, and how imagination reshapes memory and identity.—
Devon Akmon,
Washington Post,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In addition to this, beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow broke down the matchup and offered their predictions on the contest, as is customary.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The United States has not ratified the convention but generally treats its provisions as customary law.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Look for classic chocolate and vanilla cones, plus cereal milk ice cream and other specialty flavors.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Buckter guided her toward a palette where the colors relate to one another in a classic way, the kind that instantly reads as San Francisco.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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That sentiment, while proclaimed in jest, captures a current appetite among many celebrities and fans alike to break away from conventional interviews in favor of more authentic and flavorful content.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Reports claimed that the KSOT is designed to provide a fast, efficient and effective solution to strengthen the Indonesia’s maritime combat capabilities, while complementing its existing fleet of conventional submarines.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Classical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classical. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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