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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
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
The Dodgers already have one of the most classic home uniforms in sports.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Young Ted forged his rebellious streak at, of all places, a military academy and went on to attend Brown University as a classics major.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
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Adjective
Available in classic, large and travel sizes.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
The Dodgers already have one of the most classic home uniforms in sports.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Her unnerving 1950 classic, which became a Hitchcock film, is about two strangers who meet on a train and decide to exchange murders.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Young Ted forged his rebellious streak at, of all places, a military academy and went on to attend Brown University as a classics major.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classic
Adjective
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But while Louis Moore was exemplary in 2025 — picking off six passes and helping anchor a sturdy secondary on Indiana’s national championship team — NFL evaluators have doubts about whether his modest size (5-10, 191) and limited athleticism will lend itself to a long-term NFL career.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Under the command of Captain Charles Satterlee, the vessel escorted 18 convoys, earning a special commendation for exemplary service.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Soft white sand, clear waters and excellent surf draw beachgoers to this vast beach.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This makes buffalo grass an excellent choice for naturally controlling soil erosion.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Since 1992, Ronnie has been the captain of this distinctive part of New Orleans’ culinary history.—
George Motz,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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The beachside Beauvallon Sur Mer, together with its lounge and rooftop, was created by interior architect Dorothée Delaye—the creative known for infusing hotels with a distinctive French flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Every Tuesday, this new newsletter will deliver clear-eyed, authoritative intelligence on the deals, decisions, policies, and power shifts shaping one of the world’s most consequential regions, written for the people who need to act on it.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Denver landed an authoritative punch in the second and third quarters of Game 1 to open this playoff series against the Timberwolves.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some models feature replaceable blades, like the Milk Street Kitchen Precision peeler, which retails for $30, but by peeler standards that’s high.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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For four of these systems, the observations were sensitive enough to allow the astronomers to measure the masses of the component stars from first principles, independent of any guidance from theoretical models.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Her 2018 masterpiece, Golden Hour, swerved gracefully between country and pop.—
Molly Mary O’Brien,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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Every performance in Ang Lee’s cowboy romantic-tragedy masterpiece Brokeback Mountain is a total barnburner, no matter how small.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The distance between the ideal in your head and the facts on the ground can open out at your feet like a canyon.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Greek goddess stands on a pedestal, holding a golden apple bestowed on her for her beauty — a classic ideal of beauty as old as, well, ancient Greece.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Potato salad is the quintessential Southern potluck dish that is always welcome on the table.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Steps from the Massachusetts State House and Boston Common, Beacon Hill is the city’s quintessential historic enclave.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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