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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
Monaghan, meanwhile, would often hear Cena playing classical music on the set.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Following the show, the son of French billionaire Bernard Arnault and classical pianist Hélène Mercier shared a photo with the girl group on Instagram.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The post-quantum algorithms replacing RSA and elliptic curve cryptography are based on problems that quantum computers have no advantage over classical computers in solving.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
Its open-back architecture delivers an exceptionally airy and spacious sound, ideal for classical music and immersive gaming.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Following the show, the son of French billionaire Bernard Arnault and classical pianist Hélène Mercier shared a photo with the girl group on Instagram.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The post-quantum algorithms replacing RSA and elliptic curve cryptography are based on problems that quantum computers have no advantage over classical computers in solving.
—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
Its open-back architecture delivers an exceptionally airy and spacious sound, ideal for classical music and immersive gaming.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for classical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classical
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But the shift underscores a dramatic loss of clout by Comcast and other traditional media enterprises.
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While the crowds spent their money on an overheated summer in the Mediterranean, a quieter group is waiting patiently for September, October and November, the traditional shoulder season.
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Plot synopsis House of the Dragon attempts to condense and dramatize the conflicting accounts presented in Fire & Blood—stitched together from testimonies and court chronicles—into a single authoritative narrative.
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They can be resolved through the application of authoritative expertise and through the organization’s current structures, procedures, and ways of doing things.
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With no clear evidence and an unreliable witness, a community governed by customary law must preserve peace without sacrificing another child.
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Otherwise, just about every single starting lineup graphic this season has included a picture of a player, which is customary around the league.
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Below are nine recipes featured in the special, offering everything from classic barbecue favorites to regional dishes inspired by communities across the country.
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Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo.
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But cruise missiles are more versatile in conventional warfare.
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The majority of Georgian wine reaching export markets is made in what producers call the European style — stainless steel fermentation, conventional winemaking, easily approachable.
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“Classical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classical. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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