Classical
Classical adjective - Based on customs usually handed down from a previous generation.
Distinctive and classical are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Distinctive" instead an adjective "Classical".
Distinctive
Distinctive adjective - Being not of the same kind.
Classical and distinctive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Classical" instead an adjective "Distinctive".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Proponents of the classical kenjutsu school of Kashima Shinto Ryuu don distinctive white hachimaki.
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Their starfighter pilots wear "Pharonic" helmets evidently meant to have inspired Tutankhamen's burial mask, and bridge officers wear a very distinctive octagonal cloak, like the classical Greek chalmys.
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Fantasy Kitchen Sink: So there are elves, goblins, dwarves, faeries, ancient prophecies, evil dark elves... Featureless Protagonist: Amy, despite being given a distinctive appearance and a nominal voice, expresses next to no personality, thus being the classical stand-in for the player.
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