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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
Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
As the West’s domination of the world wanes, two new books tackle classic questions about the roles Europe and America played in shaping the current global order.
—Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Andrew Limbong, NPR, 18 Aug. 2025
View gallery - 14 images With retail prices starting under 20 bucks, and a sleek, simple combination of wood handle, hard steel blade and no-fuss twisting ring locks, Opinel knives are one of the true ageless classics of the folding knife market.
—New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Since classic graham crackers must be made with graham flour, and Pamela’s Honey Grahams are gluten-free, they’re technically classified as graham-style crackers.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025
As the West’s domination of the world wanes, two new books tackle classic questions about the roles Europe and America played in shaping the current global order.
—Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
The books that Zhang is looking to publish aren't aiming to be sweeping classics.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 18 Aug. 2025
View gallery - 14 images With retail prices starting under 20 bucks, and a sleek, simple combination of wood handle, hard steel blade and no-fuss twisting ring locks, Opinel knives are one of the true ageless classics of the folding knife market.
—New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classic
Adjective
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For a dose of European fine dining, and an exemplary award-winning wine list, look no further than The Station 100.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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His investment in Rudy’s morality lends the exemplary legal saga a heartening, tender air.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Gang Green began the night with excellent field position, but it was wasted away after gaining just one first down.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Compensation of a sort came as the excellent form continued in the league.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Another distinctive calling card: its auto heritage.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Each white to pale blue petal has a distinctive, dark blue line along its center.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And, when those models are grounded in authoritative case law and tax policy information that’s been curated and vetted by attorneys and CPAs, the accuracy and consistency of results is unmatched.—
Laura Clayton McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Stricter parenting styles include authoritative or authoritarian styles.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
19 Aug. 2025
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This refers to unauthorized influence over the model’s behavior, decision boundaries or access mechanisms.—
Wendy Chin,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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It has since been used as a model to help scientists study the human papillomavirus, or HPV, which can similarly cause genital warts and lead to certain types of cancer.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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Italy is a living, breathing masterpiece—where Rome’s ornate fountains and ruins echo with imperial grandeur—from the roar of the Colosseum to the hush of twilight in Piazza Navona.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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His critique can be seen as the creator of a legendary character feeling that the new leadership mishandled his masterpiece.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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On the morning of their first unofficial date, a rare solar eclipse is set to take place, and Hana’s dad dies, starting a chain of events that will see the teenager face not only a flood of unprocessed grief but also great pain at the hands of young boys raised under sexist ideals.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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This desk is also equipped with a side hook ideal for keeping your noise-canceling headphones, work bag, or jacket off the ground.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 Aug. 2025
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According to Chaparro, these are the quintessential fruit roll-ups from many parents’ childhoods but with real fruit.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
19 Aug. 2025
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Even Joe Biden, the quintessential transatlanticist, wasn’t willing to run the risk of going to war with Russia to defend Ukraine.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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