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as in models
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 masterpieces
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 incarnations
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 classics
Gusto 101 manages to deliver crowd pleasing Southern Italian classics that don't feel tired, including a near-perfect rendition of cacio e pepe.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
His picks were tribute bands Jumping Jack Flash (the Rolling Stones) and The Springsteen Experience (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band) along with The Detroit Underground, which runs through Motown classics and horn-laden songs by Chicago.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
The book has sold more copies than classics like A Wrinkle in Time and the Old Man and the Sea!
—Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Choose from five dining options, from a grab-and-go pantry to Walliser Stube, which features European Alpine classics.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Most locations feature a selection of about 15 ice cream flavors stored in a dipping cabinet, including classics and seasonal options like banana pudding, cookies and cream, key lime pie and red velvet.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Aside from its own selection of craft beers, Alaro serves craft cocktails and European wines, as well as a menu centered on Spanish classics like croquetas, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
The fawn-like icon, star of classics including Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Sabrina, Two for the Road, Charade, Funny Face, and My Fair Lady, continues to fascinate even 33 years after her early death from a rare abdominal cancer.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
But the setting isn’t, say, a fairy tale village or a mermaid kingdom under the sea, to point at two Disney classics the film gives winking reference to.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
His picks were tribute bands Jumping Jack Flash (the Rolling Stones) and The Springsteen Experience (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band) along with The Detroit Underground, which runs through Motown classics and horn-laden songs by Chicago.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
The book has sold more copies than classics like A Wrinkle in Time and the Old Man and the Sea!
—Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Choose from five dining options, from a grab-and-go pantry to Walliser Stube, which features European Alpine classics.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Most locations feature a selection of about 15 ice cream flavors stored in a dipping cabinet, including classics and seasonal options like banana pudding, cookies and cream, key lime pie and red velvet.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Aside from its own selection of craft beers, Alaro serves craft cocktails and European wines, as well as a menu centered on Spanish classics like croquetas, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
The fawn-like icon, star of classics including Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Sabrina, Two for the Road, Charade, Funny Face, and My Fair Lady, continues to fascinate even 33 years after her early death from a rare abdominal cancer.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
But the setting isn’t, say, a fairy tale village or a mermaid kingdom under the sea, to point at two Disney classics the film gives winking reference to.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classics
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It is designed to make AI models more efficient, a major goal of the leading labs.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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Today’s models are even better.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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There are few filmmakers who haven’t had hills and valleys in their creative life, and quite frankly Almodóvar could coast on his many masterpieces, Oscars, and still be regarded as one of the all-timers.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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Visitors arriving to view multimillion-dollar consignments or attend evening sales will now also encounter masterpieces on loan from museums.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
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The game seamlessly strings together disparate incarnations of Batman into a cohesive experience that feels surprisingly fresh.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2026
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Featuring Steven Bernstein on brass, Kenny Wollesen on drums and percussion, Douglas Wieselman on winds and guitar, Briggan Krauss on saxophone and guitar, and Tony Scherr on bass, these arrangements are more muscular and robust than many of their original incarnations.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
11 May 2026
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From sauces and drizzles to fresh and cooked toppings, each of these creative ideas will bring your easy frozen dinner up a notch.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Schrader even went further, asking it to conceive of the opening and ending scenes for the film, to give him some alternate title ideas, and to even come up with the protagonist’s name.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
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Here, against the intimate interiority of this elegant narrative, untamed urges clash with Confucian ideals of filial piety and Buddhist undertones of the suffering caused by worldly attachments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Corporate America may not have completely abandoned the values and ideals of DEI.—
Beth Kowitt,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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There were other examples of Frank striking the wrong chord with his messaging and his replacement Tudor committed similar mistakes.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The school official shared examples of other concerning behavior, according to the declaration.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The collection is built around a fascination of the forest, its mystery, beauty, and the sublime forces of nature, its perfections and imperfections.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Murphy won't say, for fear of sharing her manifestations.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Examples include his pioneering insights on the dispersal of seeds, his anticipation of Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection and his study of the seasonal manifestations of natural phenomena, such as plants’ flowering times and bird migrations.—
Robert M. Thorson,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
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“Classics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classics. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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