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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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Valleyfair’s classic ride collection includes a Chance Trabant and a Tilt-A-Whirl — both from 1976.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Jude’s adaptation of Octave Mirbeau’s classic The Diary of a Chambermaid, starring Ana Dumitrascu alongside Vincent Macaigne and Mélanie Thierry, marks the Romanian director’s first time in Cannes.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The other yellow-gold and platinum versions both feature classic silvered dials.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Valleyfair’s classic ride collection includes a Chance Trabant and a Tilt-A-Whirl — both from 1976.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
Beverage director Jax Donahue divides the cocktail menu between classics and two rotating destinations (recently from San Francisco to Mexico City).
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Jude’s adaptation of Octave Mirbeau’s classic The Diary of a Chambermaid, starring Ana Dumitrascu alongside Vincent Macaigne and Mélanie Thierry, marks the Romanian director’s first time in Cannes.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classic
Adjective
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Servers are dressed in exemplary white button-up shirts, black vests and bistro aprons.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
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Besides being a record of events, the work is a crafty portrayal of kingship, presenting Akbar in an adulatory tone, as an exemplary and divinely favored ruler.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Alliums are excellent neighbors to beets, brassicas, tomatoes, and more.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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This bracelet makes an excellent Mother’s Day jewelry gift.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Investigators first identified Heuermann as a suspect in 2022 through his Chevrolet Avalanche, a distinctive pickup truck purchased on Long Island.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The park features the distinctive Guggenheim Bandshell, and used to host New York Fashion Week in the spring and fall.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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First established in 1878, Brain is widely considered the most influential publication in the field, with its monthly editorials being a key source of authoritative perspectives.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Apr. 2026
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Smith makes sure that Noah is authoritative, commanding attention with a soft heart.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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So no, the Nets didn’t spend this season proving that five first-round picks at once is some elegant new model the rest of the league should rush to copy.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The system runs on UnifoLM, Unitree’s proprietary unified large-scale model for robotics, and supports reinforcement learning to improve motion control and task execution.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fans familiar with 1985’s beat-tastic, falsetto-fluttery, Technicolor masterpiece Cupid & Psyche 85 may blanch at Songs to Remember’s wispy skeletal attempts at dub and acoustic pop (especially since the album has, until now, been out of print and unavailable on streaming).—
Alfred Soto,
Pitchfork,
11 Apr. 2026
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To tackle Martinez’s crackling masterpiece, or to sip pozole verde and crunch into pescadillas made by Lorenzo’s daughters, isn’t to experience their histories as facsimile.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Passover is not about a historical event but about a metaphoric explication of an ideal.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The patriotic ethos of Cold War–era public schools reinforced his sense of American ideals.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While the movie is quintessential Disney, with jaw-dropping animation coupled with the fantastic score of composers and husband-wife team Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, translating that to a stage is another beast altogether.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The aperitivo—mid-morning snack accompanied by booze—is a quintessential part of the Rastro experience, so pepper your bargain-sleuthing with boozy pit stops.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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