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as in exemplary
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated
classic designs in furniture that never go out of style
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
one of the really classic comedies in the history of movies
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as in distinctive
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
the anthropologist noted the classic facial features of the inhabitants of those islands
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as in authoritative
being the most accurate and apparently thorough
the classic study of the alienation of the individual in modern urban society
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as in model
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
among women who have devoted themselves to a life of scientific inquiry, Marie Curie is one of the acknowledged classics
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as in masterpiece
something (as a work of art) that is a great achievement and often its creator's greatest achievement
the works of Michelangelo are regarded as classics of the sculptor's art
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as in ideal
the most perfect type or example
his journey of discovery was a classic of arduous effort and fierce determination
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Recent Examples of classic
Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
Cute enough to wear alone and versatile enough for stacking, huggies act as the little sister to the classic hoop earring, which is larger in size and falls further below the ear.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
The Cipriani remains a classic for a reason.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
And, while fashion month has come to an end, the stars are still outside with sculptural hair looks, classic lip combos, and nail colors perfect for fall.
—Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
Cute enough to wear alone and versatile enough for stacking, huggies act as the little sister to the classic hoop earring, which is larger in size and falls further below the ear.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
Wearing a dazzling red dress and hoop earrings, Estefan effortlessly spanned seven songs in 30 minutes, from crowd-pleasing classics to new material from her August album, Raíces.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
The Cipriani remains a classic for a reason.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classic
Adjective
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Charlap plays hem all with exemplary taste.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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As far as gender-bent reboots go, High Fidelity is exemplary.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sims said Kaiser offers competitive pay and excellent health benefits, and is already reducing internal costs to make its latest wage offer to the Alliance of Health Care Unions — of which UNAC/UCHP is a member.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Alabama’s Ty Simpson was excellent, finishing 23-for-31 for 200 yards and three touchdowns through the air.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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High operating temperatures and distinctive characteristics set LF-MSRs apart from conventional solid-fuel reactors.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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Across mediums and genres, our studio has fused art, craft and technology in service of bold, distinctive and enduring stories.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While Efraimoglou is bold and authoritative, Vandorou is quiet and reflective.—
Janine Di Giovanni,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Red List, produced by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), is the most authoritative global assessment of extinction risk of species.—
Nell Lewis,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whatever is decided, some kind of change in Madrid’s club model is coming, and has been in preparation for some time.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Beyond medical uses The team also equipped the robot with a tiny camera, enabling it to inspect hard-to-reach spots inside the jet engine model.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The contemporary architectural masterpiece was designed by Mark Sultana of DSDG Architects and is now being offered for sale by its current owners, a former fashion executive and her husband.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
12 Oct. 2025
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The many masterpieces of the museum’s Art Deco collection, the largest in the world, will be on display, such as pieces by Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann, who pioneered the pavilion at the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, which gave birth to the term Art Deco.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their romantic and radical ideals collapsed together.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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While Njoku's name has been mentioned, one Browns' insider fired back against that ideal.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With cozy inns, harborfront dining, and small-town charm, Rockport is a quintessential New England getaway year-round.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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While these two colors are quintessential autumn hues, this season has put a spotlight on them, with many people opting for monochromatic looks in the two rich shades.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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