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 At the Rio Grande Lounge, Southwestern bar fare, burgers, and New Mexican classics, such as enchiladas, are served with a side of live music. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026 Some shouted out cult classics like Possession (1981), in which Neill provided the ballast that allowed his co-star Isabelle Adjani the chance to dive headfirst into the deep end, or the Hitchcock thriller on a boat Dead Calm (1989). — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2026 First opened in 1945 by Mary MacKenzie, Mary Mac's has grown over the years from a small dining room to a 13,000-square-foot restaurant serving up Southern classics. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 July 2026 The week’s biggest stories World Cup 2026 World Cup fans are flocking to classics In-N-Out, Erewhon and Trader Joe’s for a taste of California. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 This summer, swap the tried-and-true classics for these up-and-coming Mediterranean gems instead. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 As much as national teams can change their identities over time, sometimes the classics never change. — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 10 July 2026 Yet their designs have an enduring visual quality that has made them into timeless classics. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026 Imani wasn’t really a Disney classics kid, but did enjoy Aladdin. — Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 5 July 2026

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Noun

Apple’s iOS is effectively a day-one drop for the new iPhone 18 Pro and older iPhone models, following a significant beta test that any current iPhone can join.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Such multi-modal time-series measurements could lead to building better predictive models.

— Rachel Martin, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Definition of models

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Situated in an elegant French neoclassical building in Barcelona’s Eixample district, the hotel puts you just footsteps away from luxury shopping, restaurants adored by locals, and masterpieces by Gaudí and other Spanish architects.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Fruity nail decals are surprisingly customizable and come in dainty glass-like finishes, 3D masterpieces, and more.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Definition of masterpieces

Noun

Although established names like Nicolas Cage, Brendan Fraser, Josh Hartnett, and Jude Law had been linked with previous incarnations of Superman, Singer opted to cast an unknown, just as Donner had done with the peerless Reeve.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 28 June 2026
However, Clayton-Thomas continued working over the decades, both solo and as a member of later incarnations of the band.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 June 2026

Definition of incarnations

Noun

But those ideals block the play from being fully honest—by letting ugliness stick around.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
The difference in ideals from reality is captured in the speeches that Romanzy and then Laura in a last minute substitution for Mary make at Founder’s Day, describing the town.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Definition of ideals

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Long considered one of the finest examples of colonial architecture to be found in Connecticut, the Ebenezer Grant House harbors a pleasant surprise.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
To date, examples have included 328-foot (100-meter) long turbine blades, large military vehicles, satellites, and aircraft fuselage parts, among other notable examples.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026

Definition of examples

Noun

The persistence of these misconceptions matters because clinicians and the public alike may expect Ebola to look dramatic from the outset, when in reality its early manifestations often resemble many other common infectious diseases.

— Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 26 June 2026
The Cane Ridge Revival would become an epochal moment in American religious history, one of the most visible manifestations of what historians would later refer to as the Second Great Awakening.

— Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026