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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 ethical wisdom of classical Greece is preserved for all time in these quotes, expressed in lines of elegant, metrical verse.
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Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
For the league-phase meeting with Red Bull Salzburg, Elise Phuong took inspiration from the French and Austrian cities’ association with classical music.
—Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 5 May 2026
The project is designed to make Indian classical traditions accessible to contemporary digital audiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 May 2026
Helping fuel Candlelight’s popularity are the classical reinterpretations across pop, rock and jazz genres, among others.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
For the league-phase meeting with Red Bull Salzburg, Elise Phuong took inspiration from the French and Austrian cities’ association with classical music.
—Tomás Hill López-Menchero, New York Times, 5 May 2026
The project is designed to make Indian classical traditions accessible to contemporary digital audiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 May 2026
Helping fuel Candlelight’s popularity are the classical reinterpretations across pop, rock and jazz genres, among others.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classical
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Crypto apps like Coinbase have begun to diversify into non-crypto assets, and more traditional retail finance apps like Robinhood have begun to dip their toes into areas like tokenized stocks.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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People are in the right conditions, so meetings are more meaningful than in a traditional market where everything is back-to-back.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Every Tuesday, this new newsletter will deliver clear-eyed, authoritative intelligence on the deals, decisions, policies, and power shifts shaping one of the world’s most consequential regions, written for the people who need to act on it.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Denver landed an authoritative punch in the second and third quarters of Game 1 to open this playoff series against the Timberwolves.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
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The president has long bristled at the otherwise customary joking at his expense by celebrity comedians.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the second half of 2026.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Beachy handbags, light jackets, classic pearls, chunky boots—your choice of accompaniments can take things from romantic to edgy to eclectic.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many vintage fashion enthusiasts and Lilly Pulitzer collectors specifically seek out white label pieces for their classic prints, silhouettes, and legacy value.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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This freedom from conventional assumptions was, for me, both the draw of debate and its abiding lesson.—
Eli Durst,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Germany has ramped up military manufacturing, and now produces more conventional ammunition than the US.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
4 May 2026
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“Classical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classical. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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