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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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Times classical music critic Mark Swed was present and wrote this review, noting at the end that despite all of his contributions to the city’s cultural ecosystem, Schoenberg does not have his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
The Rosin Box Project, founded in 2018, consists of professional ballet dancers who are passionate about performing original works, and Art of Elan, now in its 18th season, is known for presenting innovative classical music.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
Sons of Mystro: A free show on New Haven Green from the eclectic Black violin ensemble that plays everything from pop to hip-hop to jazz and yes, classical.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
The String Queens Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook
A violin/viola/cello trio that plays everything from classical chamber pieces to old-school jazz and present-day pop, The String Queens are at The Kate on May 24 at 7 p.m. $42.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
The Rosin Box Project, founded in 2018, consists of professional ballet dancers who are passionate about performing original works, and Art of Elan, now in its 18th season, is known for presenting innovative classical music.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
Sons of Mystro: A free show on New Haven Green from the eclectic Black violin ensemble that plays everything from pop to hip-hop to jazz and yes, classical.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
The String Queens Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook
A violin/viola/cello trio that plays everything from classical chamber pieces to old-school jazz and present-day pop, The String Queens are at The Kate on May 24 at 7 p.m. $42.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classical
Adjective
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But newer spots such as Lucky Day, which opened in 2017, are expanding beyond Buffalo’s traditional menu offerings.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Candidates are largely barred from traditional campaigning, a policy to try to level the playing field among candidates with different campaign funds.—
Jack Nicas,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Sharing these private details will be challenging, since authoritative Saturn and confusing Neptune will corner the sun over the next few days.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2025
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One 2022 study found that children raised with an authoritative parenting style were more likely to achieve academically.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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As is customary in Sri Lankan culture, the father’s first name becomes the son’s last name.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Few cars move up and down Northeast Second Avenue flying giant-size blue and red flags as has been customary and few patronize the sidewalk vendors selling Flag Day T-shirts, caps and bandannas.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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This is a classic explanation for why coal mining pays a premium.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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Samuel opted for a classic black suit with a black button-down shirt and black dress shoes.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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While conventional productivity tools address symptoms, one mindset consistently proves more effective as a long-term defense: curiosity.—
Rob Robinson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Today, SpaceX routinely reuses capsules and rockets that look much more like conventional space vehicles than the winged designs of yesteryear.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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“Classical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classical. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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