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as in models
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 masterpieces
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 ideals
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 classics
From chocolate classics to chewy favorites, here’s what to know.
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Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
The board of trustees also includes the artist Tracey Emin, classics professor Mary Beard and the designer Jony Ive.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Related Stories Ryst described YouTube as a space where contemporary viewing habits and classics meet – a kind of afterlife for cinema and television history, where the films find new audiences online.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
The channel will highlight top-charting hits and 2025 Latin Music Week award finalists across Latin pop/rock, regional Mexican, rhythm and tropical, along with recalling iconic moments and timeless classics from past winners.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
Snag a table on the expansive patio to take in the views and dine on brunch classics like French toast, biscuits and gravy, omelets, shrimp and grits, and breakfast sandwiches.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Fan favorite classics will return downstairs this season, specifically the Cantina (the Mexican food stand) and Anaheim Pizza.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
With a career spanning three decades, 20 studio albums, and a legacy that includes classics like Illmatic, the 52-year-old has remained a force in Hip-Hop and beyond.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Known for roles in myriad classics like The Insider, Goodfellas and Empire Records, as well as series like Younger and Entourage, Mazar will next be seen in the films Dirty Finger Nails and Object Permanence, as well as the RTÉ series The Walsh Sisters and Sky Atlantic’s The Iris Affair.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
The board of trustees also includes the artist Tracey Emin, classics professor Mary Beard and the designer Jony Ive.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Related Stories Ryst described YouTube as a space where contemporary viewing habits and classics meet – a kind of afterlife for cinema and television history, where the films find new audiences online.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
The channel will highlight top-charting hits and 2025 Latin Music Week award finalists across Latin pop/rock, regional Mexican, rhythm and tropical, along with recalling iconic moments and timeless classics from past winners.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
Snag a table on the expansive patio to take in the views and dine on brunch classics like French toast, biscuits and gravy, omelets, shrimp and grits, and breakfast sandwiches.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Fan favorite classics will return downstairs this season, specifically the Cantina (the Mexican food stand) and Anaheim Pizza.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
With a career spanning three decades, 20 studio albums, and a legacy that includes classics like Illmatic, the 52-year-old has remained a force in Hip-Hop and beyond.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Known for roles in myriad classics like The Insider, Goodfellas and Empire Records, as well as series like Younger and Entourage, Mazar will next be seen in the films Dirty Finger Nails and Object Permanence, as well as the RTÉ series The Walsh Sisters and Sky Atlantic’s The Iris Affair.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classics
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Meanwhile, big tech companies like Google, Microsoft, IBM and OpenAI have all joined the small-but-mighty club, with models that are a fraction of the size of their bigger counterparts.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Additional models who have been announced include Ashley Graham, Paloma Elsesser, Alessandra Ambrosio and more.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
14 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
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From sleek European masterpieces to boundary-breaking startups, electric cars aren’t just the imminent future.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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He was known for his progressive ideals and deep ties to New York’s working-class communities.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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These aren’t freedom fighters animated by democratic ideals or human rights principles.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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So many of McAnally’s song ideas have been mined from his knack for finding stories in everyday life.—
Nancy Kruh,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Miller argues that universities are breeding grounds for ideological intolerance, laying blame on Marxist ideas.—
Mitch Picasso , Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Of course, like many franchises (anime and otherwise) with different incarnations, there can be a bit of uncertainty about where — and when — to dive in.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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Harem or balloon pants seen in recent collections are a sophisticated evolution from their original bohemian incarnations, featuring cleaner lines, refined fabrics and streamlined silhouettes.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some examples described in the ordinance are loud music, engine noise and even lawn mowers and construction sites operating at late hours.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The current major storylines, such as the implosion of The Vision and the scramble for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship, are examples of the layered narratives that AI has historically struggled to comprehend.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The collection is built around a fascination of the forest, its mystery, beauty, and the sublime forces of nature, its perfections and imperfections.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of Reichardt’s greatest inspirations is to create a texture of political conflict involving the Vietnam War and its manifestations in American society—news reports, marches and protests, voices of reaction, police repression—and to integrate into the story as inescapable elements of daily life.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
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The tort claim asked for at least $300,000 in damages on behalf of the woman, who’s suffering from nausea, anxiety and sleeplessness as physical manifestations of emotional distress, Gordon wrote in the claim.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Classics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classics. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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