CLASSICS Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

classics

noun

plural of classic

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 Expect hearty Midwestern classics, friendly service, and sunsets that inspire. —

Katherine Lawless, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026 Boston gets a lot of attention for its classics—lobster rolls, Boston cream pie, clam chowder. —

Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026 Alanis Morissette called out the songs that act as survival tools; classics that seem to appear to the songwriter out of thin air, and the everyday habit of writing to pursue them even when there seemingly is no divine inspiration or lightning bolt from the sky. —

P. Claire Dodson, Vogue, 12 June 2026 Another Broken Egg Cafe is known for its brunch experience, offering chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, the lobster & brie omelette and other breakfast classics. —

Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026 Impeccably acted and paced, the film launched Wilder to success, paving the way for his future classics like The Seven Year Itch (1955) and Some Like It Hot (1959). —

Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 Under Dualstar, the Olsen twins released ‘90s kids classics like How the West Was Fun. —

Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 Taylor Dayne and Madison Cunningham performed Tina Turner classics written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle in honor of their induction; John Fogerty was honored with the Johnny Mercer Award. —

CBS News, 12 June 2026 Acknowledging writers and their hits Taylor Dayne and Madison Cunningham performed Tina Turner classics written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle in honor of their induction; John Fogerty was honored with the Johnny Mercer Award. —

Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026

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In July 1936, anarchists set fire to the church’s crypt and broke into the architect’s workshop before destroying many of his plans and plaster models.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
The models have shown themselves adept at finding security flaws in software, creating concerns that adversaries could use them to launch cyberattacks on government agencies, banks and critical infrastructure.

— Cat Zakrzewski The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 7 June 2026