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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
Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
While the original action figure might at first glance look like a classic cartoon barbarian, the character and his world are a wild blend of science fiction, fantasy, action-adventure, and even comedy.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 2 June 2026
People Staff, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Two years later, the soundtrack classic won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2026
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Adjective
Choose from 20 different colors, from classic black to an earthy green camo print.
—Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
While the original action figure might at first glance look like a classic cartoon barbarian, the character and his world are a wild blend of science fiction, fantasy, action-adventure, and even comedy.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 2 June 2026
Noun
Steve Harvey is all smiles while greeting golfers during his charity golf classic on June 2 in Stockbridge, Georgia.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Two years later, the soundtrack classic won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classic
Adjective
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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
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The musicianship is just exemplary.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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There are beautiful lake-side beaches and excellent trout fishing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The jury, under the excellent presidency of Park Chan-wook, who was both generous and confident, had extremely varied and highly democratic debates.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Ginsberg first read the titular entry in Howl and Other Poems at San Francisco’s Six Gallery in 1955, and the work anthologized a year later by fellow poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti as the fourth entry in the City Lights Bookstore imprint with its distinctive slender binding and black-and-white cover.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Similar to the Michelin Guide for restaurants, Forbes’ anonymous inspectors rate and reviews luxury hotels, helping travelers discover distinctive destinations around the world.—
Drew Jackson,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Silver’s background played an instrumental role in the NBA building a credible and authoritative case to expel Ballmer’s predecessor, Donald Sterling, as Clippers owner after Sterling’s racist comments led to NBA players threatening a boycott and sponsors cutting ties with the Clippers.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 June 2026
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Read the authoritative profile of how Wilson has worked to make Homer modern.—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The department announced in May that Google, xAI and Microsoft had agreed to submit their AI models for security testing.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Anthropic will offer the EU use of its cutting-edge Mythos AI model to plug cybersecurity holes.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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Leo will celebrate Mass in Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia, and will inaugurate its central spire, the Tower of Jesus Christ, which has made the basilica the world’s tallest church.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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The Last Day reimagines Virginia Woolf’s masterpiece Mrs Dalloway in a few ways.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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The system that the Founders created was remarkably resilient, even if American politics never fully lived up to Madison’s ideal of thoughtful deliberation.—
Jeffrey Rosen,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Further, Ram Man is a loyal devotee of He-Man, having his back and fighting for freedom, as the fire sign takes on their ideals.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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In a city flush with newness, Dan Tana's is a quintessential red-sauce joint and bastion of Old Hollywood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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The Mariner North Low-key, unassuming, and friendly , this is the quintessential Michigan UP restaurant.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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