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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 assumption, based on classical economic theory, was that as women earned more, the domestic scales would naturally balance out.
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Guests can enjoy private beaches, gourmet dining, and elegant accommodations that blend modern comfort with classical Greek decor.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Its open-back architecture delivers an exceptionally airy and spacious sound, ideal for classical music and immersive gaming.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
The thing that really did it was when Peter Shor discovered his quantum factoring algorithm in 1994, which meant that classical cryptography, as it was then practiced, would become totally insecure at some future date.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Guests can enjoy private beaches, gourmet dining, and elegant accommodations that blend modern comfort with classical Greek decor.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
Its open-back architecture delivers an exceptionally airy and spacious sound, ideal for classical music and immersive gaming.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
The thing that really did it was when Peter Shor discovered his quantum factoring algorithm in 1994, which meant that classical cryptography, as it was then practiced, would become totally insecure at some future date.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classical
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The administrations of Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden maintained a traditional, strong alliance with Israel, including enormous military assistance, but avoided being drawn into sustained military combat in the Middle East.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Here, the train rolls into one of Scotland’s most remote stations, arriving via a line built up on a raft of roots and brushwood because traditional foundations failed in the boggy ground.—
Rosie Conroy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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These articles add depth to a brand’s digital footprint and act as authoritative signals when AI tools evaluate credibility.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Michigan soon may have a more authoritative accounting.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Friday the players got their rings, and as customary, this year’s were more elaborate than the last.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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Antonelli is so young he was denied the customary Champagne at the podium celebration for being under Japan’s legal drinking age of 20.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Grammy-winning musician made her Broadway debut as Zidler in the classic musical on March 24.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The hotel recently completed a thoughtful refresh by design studio FBEYE International, and the result is a property that feels classic and contemporary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The potential ground operation would reportedly fall short of a full-scale invasion but could involve raids by a mixture of Special Operations forces and conventional infantry troops, the officials were quoted as saying.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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But its conventional naval power looks severely degraded, while Western allies retain strong minesweeping capabilities that could be deployed to keep global trade flowing.—
Newsweek Editors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Classical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classical. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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