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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
Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
Indeed, that’s just a fraction of the people willing to spend $250 on this cult-classic athleisure outfit.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Tart cranberries amplify the zing and color of a Key lime pie for a festive take on the classic.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Some guests stunned in bespoke African gowns and bold prints, while others embodied classic sophistication with modern femininity.
—Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
Indeed, that’s just a fraction of the people willing to spend $250 on this cult-classic athleisure outfit.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
The organizations are still actively fundraising to support bringing live music back to the holiday classic, but so far, donors in the community are rising to the occasion.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Tart cranberries amplify the zing and color of a Key lime pie for a festive take on the classic.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classic
Adjective
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Smokers with fast and slow fan speeds are exemplary since a rapid speed is useful for igniting the wood chips, and a slow speed is ideal for the actual smoking process.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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All of them are exemplary for different reasons, but this fall Cellarius feels apropos.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Steelers will have an opportunity to get back on track against an excellent Green Bay Packers squad next Sunday, before playing the Indianapolis Colts two days before the NFL trade deadline.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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That’s because tipping isn’t in their culture, but Americans still might wish to add gratuity for excellent service.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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High operating temperatures and distinctive characteristics set LF-MSRs apart from conventional solid-fuel reactors.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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Across mediums and genres, our studio has fused art, craft and technology in service of bold, distinctive and enduring stories.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Clients and partners need the dynamic, authoritative showman in the red shirt.—
Jason BARNARD,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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Religion reporter Liam Adams has written extensively about denominations with Nashville ties, wrote authoritative news obituaries after the deaths of Focus on the Family founder James Dobson and Room In The Inn founder Father Charlie Strobel and has covered trends involving religion.—
Jennifer Brett,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whatever is decided, some kind of change in Madrid’s club model is coming, and has been in preparation for some time.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Beyond medical uses The team also equipped the robot with a tiny camera, enabling it to inspect hard-to-reach spots inside the jet engine model.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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On the eve of the war, Jaujard, with the help of staff and volunteers, secretly arranged for the Mona Lisa and thousands of other masterpieces to be evacuated to the French countryside to protect them from looting.—
NPR,
NPR,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Harvard jokesters’ ad noted that a $10 million reward is being offered for the return of the 13 missing masterpieces that were taken from the Boston museum 35 years ago.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Social media is shaping beauty ideals that are unrealistic and often impossible to reach, leaving many girls feeling like their real faces aren’t good enough.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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The attack aimed to preserve the Romantic ideal of childhood innocence, not to deny the boy’s gift.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With cozy inns, harborfront dining, and small-town charm, Rockport is a quintessential New England getaway year-round.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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While these two colors are quintessential autumn hues, this season has put a spotlight on them, with many people opting for monochromatic looks in the two rich shades.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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