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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
At its peak the mall, which first opened its doors to the public in 1976, was home to more than a hundred retailers, boasting stores remembered as American classics.
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Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
From comforting classics to a few new-school favorites, these five pasta recipes were on the top of everyone's list.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Similarly, reboots of classics, including Jersey Shore Family Vacation and Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, are being taken off the air.
—Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Try one at Salonplafond, where modern interpretations of Austrian classics are served in a grand dining room.
—Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
The 2026 edition will also feature additional projects ranging from cult classics to emerging genre properties.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 8 May 2026
Expect fresh pasta, bruschetta, handmade focaccia and other Italian classics.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Photographer Juan Veloz, who shot Bernarr’s sleeve, says his goal was to emulate the classics, naming Jackson’s, Vandross’, and Richie’s sleeves as inspiration.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
His store became a gathering place for local avant-garde writers, including the Beats, and the publishing arm of City Lights was the first to print Beat classics such as Allen Ginsberg’s Howl and Other Poems (1956).
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
From comforting classics to a few new-school favorites, these five pasta recipes were on the top of everyone's list.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Similarly, reboots of classics, including Jersey Shore Family Vacation and Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, are being taken off the air.
—Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Try one at Salonplafond, where modern interpretations of Austrian classics are served in a grand dining room.
—Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
The 2026 edition will also feature additional projects ranging from cult classics to emerging genre properties.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 8 May 2026
Expect fresh pasta, bruschetta, handmade focaccia and other Italian classics.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Photographer Juan Veloz, who shot Bernarr’s sleeve, says his goal was to emulate the classics, naming Jackson’s, Vandross’, and Richie’s sleeves as inspiration.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
His store became a gathering place for local avant-garde writers, including the Beats, and the publishing arm of City Lights was the first to print Beat classics such as Allen Ginsberg’s Howl and Other Poems (1956).
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classics
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However, the models rely heavily on assumptions about Ganymede’s internal chemistry, and scientists still cannot directly observe the moon’s deep interior.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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If properly cared for, newer models last around 20 years.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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The works come from the museum’s large collection of masterpieces of American and European modern art that was acquired by the wife of the former shah in the 1970s.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Hong Kong icon Tony Leung has channeled brooding urban energy for the masterpieces of Wong Kar-Wai, balancing the debonair ennui of Marcello Mastroianni with the quiet watchfulness of Montgomery Clift.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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In all, 12 Terrells have worked at AT&T or its various incarnations.—
Thomas C. Zambito,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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There have been several incarnations since, all with shapeshifting powers that transform their drippy clay body structures; all have been adversaries of Batman.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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In a county that includes 88 cities, all of which have overlapping and sometimes conflicting ideas, there have been few avenues for reaching consensus.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Those are ideas most Americans — especially people who actually spend time outdoors — can still rally behind.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Someone who embodied our highest ideals.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The look Karanikolaou once embraced was popularized by high-profile celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian, whose curvier silhouettes dominated beauty ideals for years.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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His furniture regularly commands staggering prices at auction houses like Christie’s and Sotheby’s, while his architectural works are increasingly gaining recognition as some of the most important examples of postwar Italian modernism.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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Well, there's a couple examples.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Noun
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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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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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This entry further defines community radio and then discusses its origins and its manifestations throughout the world.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Classics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classics. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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