Synonyms of classics

classics

noun

plural of classic

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• models
• ideas
• incarnations
• examples
• ideals
• manifestations
• patron saints
• paragons
• pinnacles
• exemplars
• mirrors
• nonpareils
• eidola
• standards
• essences
• paradigms
• phantoms
• nonesuches
• principles
• role models
• beau ideals
• eidolons
• touchstones
• pinks
• guidelines
• archetypes
• personifications
• rules
• embodiments
• epitomes
• patterns
• zeniths
• apices
• gages
• culminations
• gauges
• apexes
• summits
• peaks
• apotheoses
• quintessences
• acmes

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• masterpieces
• masterworks
• magnum opuses
• showpieces
• chefs d'oeuvre
• successes
• blockbusters
• masterstrokes
• gems
• megahits
• treasures
• tours de force
• winners
• prizes
• jewels
• pièces de résistance
• smashes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disasters
• failures
• bombs
• duds
• losers
• catastrophes
• flops
• clunkers
• turkeys
• washouts
• debacles
• fiascoes
• débâcles
• fizzles

3

as in ideals

the most perfect type or example

his journey of discovery was a classic of arduous effort and fierce determination

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ideals
• incarnations
• perfections
• models
• manifestations
• exemplars
• bywords
• standards
• epitomes
• paradigms
• prototypes
• apotheoses
• zeniths
• heights
• archetypes
• acmes
• avatars
• quintessences
• beau ideals
• benchmarks
• touchstones
• incorporations
• paragons
• criterions
• abstracts
• ultimates
• criteria
• last words
• personifications
• nonpareils
• embodiments
• meridians
• yardsticks
• embodiers