1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in excellent
of the very best kind
one of the really classic comedies in the history of movies
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in authoritative
being the most accurate and apparently thorough
the classic study of the alienation of the individual in modern urban society
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in ideal
the most perfect type or example
his journey of discovery was a classic of arduous effort and fierce determination
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of classic
Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Among the looks were cigarette pants, A-line skirts and classic blue jeans.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
This single-player, strategic deck builder blends the DNA of tabletop classics like Rummikub and Mahjong with modern tactical depth.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for classic
Adjective
While our classic recipe is always a favorite, have a little fun with flavor and bring dill into the mix.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Among the looks were cigarette pants, A-line skirts and classic blue jeans.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Noun
As the counterpart to the Triple White colorway, the Triple Black Air Force 1 is simultaneously held up as a classic and described as a go-to for nefarious characters.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
This single-player, strategic deck builder blends the DNA of tabletop classics like Rummikub and Mahjong with modern tactical depth.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for classic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classic
Adjective
-
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor and recognizes individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the United States and the world.—
Logan Hall,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
-
Or at least that few face in an exemplary way.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
Adjective
-
Christopher Sanchez has once again been excellent, and Jacob Misiorowski has often looked unhittable with over 14 strikeouts per nine innings.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
-
The excellent, nonprofit gallery and incubator known as PlatteForum has moved around a bit over the years, and will reopen in the Art District on Santa Fe starting June 5.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
Adjective
-
The upcoming capsule was developed by combining Eckhaus Latta’s distinctive approach to materials, fit and wearability with Mango’s in-house design expertise.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
-
One of the more distinctive design elements is the use of Color Atelier limewash finishes throughout the home, including pale shades from the company’s Marfa palette, created in collaboration with photographer Douglas Friedman.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
Adjective
-
Showrunner Ben Thursby-Palmer was a calmly authoritative Brit with a prodigious understanding of live spectacle.—
Anna Peele,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
-
An agent grounded in authoritative legal content produces fundamentally different work than one operating on scraped public data.—
Joel Hron,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
Noun
-
Anthropic was granted a preliminary injunction in its San Francisco case, allowing government agencies other than the DOD to use Anthropic’s models while the litigation unfolds.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
-
Climate change is producing weather no model has trained on (including changing the behavior of hurricanes).—
Gautam Mukunda,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Noun
-
In addition to the aforementioned rankings, where Off the Wall sits higher than ever before, Jackson's masterpiece also leaps up both the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and the Billboard 200.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
-
Hart couldn’t capitalize early, so Brown handed the keys back to Jalen Brunson, who responded with a 38-point masterpiece.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
Noun
-
Ferrell was an ideal closer for Season 51, which has largely been about developing relatively new talent in the cast, including rising stars Ashley Padilla, Jeremy Culhane and Marcello Hernández.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
-
The towels activate instantly with water -- just wet, wring, and shake for a refreshing cool, ideal for workouts, commutes, sports, dog walks or hot flashes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Adjective
-
Jersey Shore prices on the rise Federal Affinity Credit Union, which does research annually on beach trips, says the cost of everything that makes up the quintessential Jersey Shore experience is increasing this summer.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
-
Faith is part of the America's 250 years Faith is quintessential to American history, Mathewes says, from Native American spirituality to Christian practices of protestant settlers who first arrived from Europe to the country's robust Jewish, Islamic, Hindu and Buddhist communities.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
