classically
adverb
clas·si·cal·ly
ˈkla-si-k(ə-)lē 
Examples of classically in a Sentence
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Instead, recent third-party movements have emerged from the populist right, which was alienated by the newly liberal Democratic Party but never had a comfortable home within the classically liberal, elite Republican establishment.
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Nate Cohn, New York Times, 4 May 2024
Similarly, when tightening below the jaw and in the neck, surgeons should leave a greater portion of skin attached rather than freeing it up completely, as they’re classically taught to do.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 1 May 2024
She was classically trained in bharatnatyam dance and Carnatic music.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 26 Apr. 2024
While Erdem sent their model down the runway wearing ostrich feather shoes and chunky pearl earrings, Roach styled Zendaya more classically, accessorizing with her go-to white Christian Louboutin pointy-toe pumps and a pair of diamond stud earrings.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
He’s classically trained in guitar, but his style now is more blues and metal.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
These girls' bedroom ideas include examples from a classically pink sweet space to a sophisticated gray nursery.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2024
And this season, those items at the top of our shopping list include pairs of minimalist mesh flats, classically cool driving loafers, red hot Mary Janes, and retro sneakers.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024
The dancing is abstract and classically based, with no narrative and few outward signs of violence and death.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2024
Nate Cohn, New York Times, 4 May 2024
Similarly, when tightening below the jaw and in the neck, surgeons should leave a greater portion of skin attached rather than freeing it up completely, as they’re classically taught to do.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 1 May 2024
She was classically trained in bharatnatyam dance and Carnatic music.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 26 Apr. 2024
While Erdem sent their model down the runway wearing ostrich feather shoes and chunky pearl earrings, Roach styled Zendaya more classically, accessorizing with her go-to white Christian Louboutin pointy-toe pumps and a pair of diamond stud earrings.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
He’s classically trained in guitar, but his style now is more blues and metal.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
These girls' bedroom ideas include examples from a classically pink sweet space to a sophisticated gray nursery.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2024
And this season, those items at the top of our shopping list include pairs of minimalist mesh flats, classically cool driving loafers, red hot Mary Janes, and retro sneakers.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024
The dancing is abstract and classically based, with no narrative and few outward signs of violence and death.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2024
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classically
adverb
clas·si·cal·ly
ˈklas-i-k(ə-)lē
: in a classic or classical manner
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