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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
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
The Dodgers already have one of the most classic home uniforms in sports.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Young Ted forged his rebellious streak at, of all places, a military academy and went on to attend Brown University as a classics major.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
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Adjective
Available in classic, large and travel sizes.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
The Dodgers already have one of the most classic home uniforms in sports.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Her unnerving 1950 classic, which became a Hitchcock film, is about two strangers who meet on a train and decide to exchange murders.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Young Ted forged his rebellious streak at, of all places, a military academy and went on to attend Brown University as a classics major.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classic
Adjective
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My son’s friend is an exemplary young man, polite and respectful in all ways except one.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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My son’s friend is an exemplary young man — polite and respectful in all ways except one.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Conversations around excellent kebabs in Southern California tend to begin with the Martirosyan family and their Mini Kabob in Glendale.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The lighting, art design and score are all excellent – and the single shot construction gives the film a dreamy, meditative quality.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Since 1992, Ronnie has been the captain of this distinctive part of New Orleans’ culinary history.—
George Motz,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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The beachside Beauvallon Sur Mer, together with its lounge and rooftop, was created by interior architect Dorothée Delaye—the creative known for infusing hotels with a distinctive French flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Every Tuesday, this new newsletter will deliver clear-eyed, authoritative intelligence on the deals, decisions, policies, and power shifts shaping one of the world’s most consequential regions, written for the people who need to act on it.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Denver landed an authoritative punch in the second and third quarters of Game 1 to open this playoff series against the Timberwolves.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some models feature replaceable blades, like the Milk Street Kitchen Precision peeler, which retails for $30, but by peeler standards that’s high.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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For four of these systems, the observations were sensitive enough to allow the astronomers to measure the masses of the component stars from first principles, independent of any guidance from theoretical models.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Victor Wembanyama delivered another masterpiece with 39 points, 15 rebounds and more game-wrecking defense for the San Antonio Spurs, who took a 2-1 lead in the second-round NBA playoff series with a 115-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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The works come from the museum’s large collection of masterpieces of American and European modern art that was acquired by the wife of the former shah in the 1970s.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Despite a less-than-ideal season opener, Caitlin Clark is still piling up career milestones.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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There are two drawers for storage, plus a lower shelf ideal for displaying styles that require quick and easy access.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Potato salad is the quintessential Southern potluck dish that is always welcome on the table.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Steps from the Massachusetts State House and Boston Common, Beacon Hill is the city’s quintessential historic enclave.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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