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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
Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
While the trend brought a fresh take on classic tailoring, the longer cut wasn’t for everyone.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Marty's a legend, with classics like Raging Bull, Goodfellas, and Casino under his belt.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The neighborhood eatery was among the must-try spots in the Charlotte metro, known for its classic breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
While the trend brought a fresh take on classic tailoring, the longer cut wasn’t for everyone.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
The Results Overall, the editors overwhelmingly chose Nutella, a tried-and-true classic, in this taste test.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Marty's a legend, with classics like Raging Bull, Goodfellas, and Casino under his belt.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classic
Adjective
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An exemplary version of bo kho (beef stew) is heady with lemongrass, fish sauce, ginger, five-spice powder and star anise.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
5 Mar. 2026
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The coverage of such occasions in the show has been exemplary, particularly the dressing-room footage that offers fans a peek behind the curtain at just what goes on.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their egg dishes are excellent, the burger is top-notch and the roasted chicken, which is cooked over an open fire in the kitchen, is superb.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The bralette-style cups on this dual-strap tankini top are an excellent fit for smaller chests, and the criss-crossing back is a fun touch.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Kahane founded True North following his exit from Lionsgate to develop, finance, and produce distinctive features in partnership with leading and emerging filmmakers.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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The stunning ship, recognisable from its distinctive red funnels, is a complete destination for Disney fans.—
Helen Wright,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The foundation of San Diego’s fast start has been an organized, increasingly authoritative defensive spine led by Christopher McVey, Manu Duah and Kieran Sargeant.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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That decline in leadership shows up in authoritative surveys like the Pew Research Center’s benchmark poll, which finds that trust in government to do what’s right is hovering near historic lows.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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The road ahead However, as AI models improve and businesses become more savvy at integrating new tools, Llewellyn is hopeful about their utility.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rhoda says its approach addresses this limitation by training robot models on internet-scale video data before refining them with robot-specific learning.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Luka Doncic’s 44-point masterpiece — without playing the fourth quarter — propelled the Lakers past the Pacers 128-117.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Also, Heath Ledger and Christopher Nolan were the ones who made The Dark Knight a masterpiece.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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The small villa, ideal for a duo, features a living room-balcony hybrid where trailing greenery frames views of the water.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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The classics, after all, were the foundation of Western ideals like liberty, democracy, and freedom.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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From the eastern side, The Garland is a great choice for lodging, with retro-chic decor that’s a nod to the quintessential California culture of the 60s and 70s.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
9 Mar. 2026
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The 88-85 overtime loss to surging Oklahoma in the Longhorns' home finale was quintessential Texas.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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