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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
Garcia classics — refried lentils, duck albondigas, lamb neck consommé — return in a new, warm setting.
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Tony Curtis, who was married six times and died in 2010 at age 85, received an Oscar nomination for his turn in The Defiant Ones (1958) and starred in such classics as Sweet Smell of Success (1957) and Some Like It Hot (1958).
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2026
The English singer-songwriter, who recently left Atlantic Records, his longtime home, does appear on multiple tallies this week with a mix of older classics and a new win.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
These formulas—which range from drugstore gems to K-beauty picks and French-pharmacy classics—also have buy-in from the pros.
—Jenny Berg, InStyle, 29 May 2026
The Yale Repertory Theatre has announced its five-show 2026-27 season consisting of world premieres by Kate Attwell and Guadalís Del Carmen, classics by Anton Chekhov and August Wilson and an autobiographical piece written and performed by Anne Gridley.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Go for the classics like hot dogs and burgers, or try less-traditional options like cooking baked potatoes in tin foil or making a big batch of taco meat over the fire and serving up nachos or tacos.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
The cocktail menu changes often, grounded by classics like the piña colada and Big Apple martini.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 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
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Tony Curtis, who was married six times and died in 2010 at age 85, received an Oscar nomination for his turn in The Defiant Ones (1958) and starred in such classics as Sweet Smell of Success (1957) and Some Like It Hot (1958).
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2026
The English singer-songwriter, who recently left Atlantic Records, his longtime home, does appear on multiple tallies this week with a mix of older classics and a new win.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
These formulas—which range from drugstore gems to K-beauty picks and French-pharmacy classics—also have buy-in from the pros.
—Jenny Berg, InStyle, 29 May 2026
The Yale Repertory Theatre has announced its five-show 2026-27 season consisting of world premieres by Kate Attwell and Guadalís Del Carmen, classics by Anton Chekhov and August Wilson and an autobiographical piece written and performed by Anne Gridley.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Go for the classics like hot dogs and burgers, or try less-traditional options like cooking baked potatoes in tin foil or making a big batch of taco meat over the fire and serving up nachos or tacos.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
The cocktail menu changes often, grounded by classics like the piña colada and Big Apple martini.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 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
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 31 May. 2026.
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