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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
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
The classic children's show Reading Rainbow is back with a new host, Mychal Threets, a social media star librarian.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Cottage, country, boho or victorian, whatever your style, this quilt is a classic.
—Sheri Kaz, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Think the ultimate white T-shirt, a wear-forever trench coat, polished knee-high boots, and classic Adidas sneakers—all marked down right now.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
The classic children's show Reading Rainbow is back with a new host, Mychal Threets, a social media star librarian.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
The child’s name, Glen/Glenda, is an overt reference to Ed Wood’s cult camp classic Glen or Glenda, and the presence of the real Jennifer Tilly on the set of a fictional, in-universe Chucky movie only add’s to the film’s metatextual playfulness.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Cottage, country, boho or victorian, whatever your style, this quilt is a classic.
—Sheri Kaz, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classic
Adjective
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As far as gender-bent reboots go, High Fidelity is exemplary.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jennings and Tod do an exemplary job of bringing this classic to a new generation, while showing utmost respect for the original.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Bader was excellent early Saturday, notching a sacrifice fly to drive in Realmuto and hustling to right-center for a diving catch in the fifth.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Both are excellent places for birding, boating, fishing, hiking, and finding a little peace and quiet.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ross, with his distinctive afro, soothing voice and sunny outlook, empowered millions of viewers to make and appreciate art through his show The Joy of Painting.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
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Because the brand has not had a particularly distinctive point of view for several seasons, Dario Vitale successfully mixed it up with very retro references, a youthful exuberance, and separated his point of view from his predecessor, Donatella.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After authoritative wins over the Lions and Commanders, the Packers certainly had the look of a Super Bowl contender.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Is the appearance of an authoritative dictionary at a precise moment in the history of a language a statement about its maturity?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The models are improving at a galloping pace.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Traditional models rely on cesium atoms ticking more than 10 billion times per second.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Our immune system is an evolutionary masterpiece.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Peninsula Grill's late chef and owner Robert Carter took his grandmother’s coconut cake and turned it into a masterpiece.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tabarca, Spain — Spain’s Mediterranean islands have come to represent an ideal of lifestyle and leisure.—
Miquel Ros,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Even pandas—poster child of adorableness—don’t match the plush ideal.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Plaid Dress What’s the quintessential print that always makes a return this time of year?—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The setting makes sense given that Safdie is a quintessential Big Apple filmmaker, Chalamet is a native son and the film was shot in the five boroughs.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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