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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
Lena Raab, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
As the writer of classic films like A Few Good Men and The Social Network, as well as the creator of TV shows like The West Wing, he was practically considered Hollywood royalty after 30 years in the business.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Meaning The pressure was on after the cult classic — recently burnished in 4K by the Criterion Collection — for Solondz to follow its winning formula.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The base of Kylie Jenner's French nails are reminiscent of the popular soap nail trend but with that classic French nail art tip.
—Lena Raab, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
As the writer of classic films like A Few Good Men and The Social Network, as well as the creator of TV shows like The West Wing, he was practically considered Hollywood royalty after 30 years in the business.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
These fruity, summery classics are a favorite for diner-style desserts or backyard barbecues.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Meaning The pressure was on after the cult classic — recently burnished in 4K by the Criterion Collection — for Solondz to follow its winning formula.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classic
Adjective
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The total judgment amount includes $11 million for mental anguish sustained in the past, $20 million for the mental anguish that the victim might sustain in the future, and $93 million for exemplary damages, court records show.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2025
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The tables of deaths occupy hundreds of double-page spreads, laid out with exemplary clarity and precision.—
Fintan O'Toole,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After an excellent debut, Nikki Glaser has unsurprisingly been tapped to host the Golden Globes again.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
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It is often climbed as a three day objective and is an excellent venue for extended roped glacier travel.—
Sean McNally,
Outdoor Life,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Scientists have observed few interactions of narwhals in their natural habitat, creating speculation about the purpose of the species’ distinctive spiraling tusk.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Male sharks are also known to bite females during mating, leaving distinctive scars.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Content Creation and Thought Leadership In an attention economy where organic visibility grows increasingly scarce, content strategists who craft compelling, authoritative material have become revenue drivers rather than cost centers.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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While some authoritative voices speak with optimism, others do not share the same tone.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The two most visible competitors, Samsung and Apple, do have models that sit between the vanilla and the Pro handsets, but their difference is a larger screen with the same performance as the vanilla model.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Well, the set of the Valentino show was a red room where models waited inside bathroom stalls, which was reportedly inspired by the late great film director David Lynch, who worked with Naomi Watts on the 2001 film, Mulholland Drive.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
11 Mar. 2025
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Someone else whose very existence was a masterpiece declared all art quite useless.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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At the heart of the home, the chef’s kitchen is a true masterpiece of design and function.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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At Trinity College, our Bantams compete in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), embodying the true scholar-athlete ideal.—
Joanne Berger-Sweeney,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2025
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Their commitment to bearing witness under extraordinary circumstances represents the highest ideals of our profession.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In a typical, yet chaotic, day in their lives, the twins do all the quintessential 20-something things: work horrible service industry jobs, accidentally take laxatives, fill up their gas tank in $10 increments, and of course, start a podcast.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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It might be seen as a quintessential English trait, the importance of winning second balls, but physicality and winning any duel is integral to success in any league.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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