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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
The bartenders are happy to get creative or deliver the classics.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Split bases in classics are super rare.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Many modern artist organizations stumble trying to make classics relevant to modern audiences.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Break out the classics for the holiday festivities.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Mary left a potentially fruitful academic career to raise three children with desiccated classics professor Howard (Corey Stoll).
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Downstairs, Gazette, the hotel’s Parisian-style bistro, serves up hearty French classics like brie baguettes and croque monsieur for breakfast.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Yanxiao feels that Chinese classics must make similar accommodations, incorporating different perspectives on culture and class, to remain globally relevant.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Stock up on denim classics from Slvrlake to pair back to stylish leather pieces like Nour Hammour’s trench or a Toteme handbag.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Split bases in classics are super rare.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Many modern artist organizations stumble trying to make classics relevant to modern audiences.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Break out the classics for the holiday festivities.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Mary left a potentially fruitful academic career to raise three children with desiccated classics professor Howard (Corey Stoll).
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Downstairs, Gazette, the hotel’s Parisian-style bistro, serves up hearty French classics like brie baguettes and croque monsieur for breakfast.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Yanxiao feels that Chinese classics must make similar accommodations, incorporating different perspectives on culture and class, to remain globally relevant.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Stock up on denim classics from Slvrlake to pair back to stylish leather pieces like Nour Hammour’s trench or a Toteme handbag.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classics
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Based on stellar models, astronomers believe the star is at least 5 to 7 billion years old.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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With models trailed by porters toting handfuls of monogrammed luggage?—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Whether you're drawn to Renaissance masterpieces, modern installations, or contemporary American art, there's no doubt that the United States has some of the world's most prestigious art museums.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Here, however, his anti-authoritarian antics perfectly light up one of cinema's great masterpieces.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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Houses such as Boucheron and Chaumet gave new incarnations to elements mined from their deep archives, whether a signature motif or even a historic address.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The house then went through a couple of incarnations, owned by different families, before family-run Uga Escapes—whose show-stopping properties, span Anuradhapura to Yala National Park—took it over.—
Harriet Compston,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Eight months ago, production designers Misty Buckley and Alana Billingsley began proposing new ideas for the 2026 Academy Awards stage.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Newly out of school, Stanton was at first less interested in Smith’s ideas than she was attracted to the excitement and glamour of his circle.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Veasey said honoring a figure associated with resistance to school desegregation conflicts with the inclusive ideals baseball has long promoted.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Natives, immigrants, and people freed from slavery forged this country out of ideals women and men had only previously dreamt of.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Clement responded that the better yardstick would be another pro league that is protected by the SBA, with the NBA, MLB, and NHL the most plausible examples.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Customizing and scaling up While the examples provided here are unique to the communities that designed them, and might not resonate in the same way in other places, AI offers a platform for educators and families to create their own resources and experiences.—
Andres Bustamante,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 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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Perhaps some paper manifestations just in time for the year of the Fire Horse.—
Xuan Juliana Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The vocal and physical manifestations of the characters must become second nature.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Classics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classics. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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