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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
Born March 14, 1945, in Maywood, Illinois, Parazaider studied classical clarinet before deciding, with friends from his teenage years, to start the rock band that would become Chicago.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 June 2026
As a result of this and the 98 qubits Helios hosts, the machine as a whole is essentially impossible to simulate using classical computers.
—ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
In classical computing, information is stored in bits.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Series cinematographer Marcell Rév wanted a more classical Hollywood look in terms of eye-popping color and a vivid sense of environmental depth.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 June 2026
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 June 2026
As a result of this and the 98 qubits Helios hosts, the machine as a whole is essentially impossible to simulate using classical computers.
—ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
In classical computing, information is stored in bits.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Series cinematographer Marcell Rév wanted a more classical Hollywood look in terms of eye-popping color and a vivid sense of environmental depth.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classical
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The States has never been a traditional soccer-loving country, but Tuesday’s turnout provided more evidence there is a committed and passionate fanbase there.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Guests can choose from traditional rooms or spacious one- or two-bedroom suites, some of which have balconies and two-way gas fireplaces.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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That means authoritative profiles, press features in credible outlets, optimized social channels, Wikipedia presence where warranted, video, and review acquisition on the platforms that actually matter for the client's industry.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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First filmed before the pandemic and launched in its throes, a survivor of the era of streaming wars, corporate consolidation and Hollywood strikes, HBO’s addictively dissolute workplace drama remains as ambitious and authoritative as ever.—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The company uses long-term contracts that mimic regulated returns, avoiding the fluctuations customary in deregulated markets.—
Conor Harrison,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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The rate decision will be the first major policy move overseen by Warsh, who will address reporters during a customary press conference minutes after the central bank issues its announcement.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Tandoori Pizza is best known for combining classic Indian dishes, like tandoori chicken, malai paneer, curry chicken and chicken tikka and serving it on a pizza crust, the website showed.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Melt-in-your-mouth satisfaction in fun flavors of single-serve packs from limited-edition sugar cookie and cinnamon bun to classic, white cheddar, limited-edition Spicy Dill Pickle and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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The screens offer higher frame rates, greater brightness, deeper blacks and superior contrast ratios compared with conventional digital projectors.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The scan can sometimes detect disease that conventional imaging misses, helping physicians better understand the extent of cancer.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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“Classical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classical. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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