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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
Expect hearty Midwestern classics, friendly service, and sunsets that inspire.
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Katherine Lawless, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Boston gets a lot of attention for its classics—lobster rolls, Boston cream pie, clam chowder.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
Alanis Morissette called out the songs that act as survival tools; classics that seem to appear to the songwriter out of thin air, and the everyday habit of writing to pursue them even when there seemingly is no divine inspiration or lightning bolt from the sky.
—P. Claire Dodson, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Another Broken Egg Cafe is known for its brunch experience, offering chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, the lobster & brie omelette and other breakfast classics.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Impeccably acted and paced, the film launched Wilder to success, paving the way for his future classics like The Seven Year Itch (1955) and Some Like It Hot (1959).
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Under Dualstar, the Olsen twins released ‘90s kids classics like How the West Was Fun.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Taylor Dayne and Madison Cunningham performed Tina Turner classics written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle in honor of their induction; John Fogerty was honored with the Johnny Mercer Award.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
Acknowledging writers and their hits Taylor Dayne and Madison Cunningham performed Tina Turner classics written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle in honor of their induction; John Fogerty was honored with the Johnny Mercer Award.
—Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Katherine Lawless, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Boston gets a lot of attention for its classics—lobster rolls, Boston cream pie, clam chowder.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
Alanis Morissette called out the songs that act as survival tools; classics that seem to appear to the songwriter out of thin air, and the everyday habit of writing to pursue them even when there seemingly is no divine inspiration or lightning bolt from the sky.
—P. Claire Dodson, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Another Broken Egg Cafe is known for its brunch experience, offering chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, the lobster & brie omelette and other breakfast classics.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Impeccably acted and paced, the film launched Wilder to success, paving the way for his future classics like The Seven Year Itch (1955) and Some Like It Hot (1959).
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Under Dualstar, the Olsen twins released ‘90s kids classics like How the West Was Fun.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Taylor Dayne and Madison Cunningham performed Tina Turner classics written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle in honor of their induction; John Fogerty was honored with the Johnny Mercer Award.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
Acknowledging writers and their hits Taylor Dayne and Madison Cunningham performed Tina Turner classics written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle in honor of their induction; John Fogerty was honored with the Johnny Mercer Award.
—Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classics
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When dozens of banks rely on the same foundation models, trained on the same datasets, optimized with the same techniques, their decisions can become correlated in dangerous ways.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The company said the referenced legacy router models reached End of Service and Life status several years ago.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Mozart wrote of her enduring emotional support necessary for the creation of his many masterpieces.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Beautifully balanced with savory, sweet, salty and subtly-spicy flavor, these pecans are a hit by the handful or sprinkled on top of leafy green masterpieces like Copycat Panera Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad or Kale and Roasted Beet Salad with Hot Honey Vinaigrette.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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The project, fully funded out of Australia with production service partners in Japan, spans three historical periods – Edo-period Japan, 1865 New South Wales and 2027 Australia – following three incarnations of the same souls across a karmic cycle of love and possession.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 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,
26 May 2026
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Jones, a junior infielder/pitcher, had other ideas.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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But producing candidate ideas was never the whole job.—
Christian Catalini,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Yet both women ultimately became more than famous wives, defining the style and cultural ideals of their generation.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Although Wood himself would acknowledge that the American Revolution was not built on ideas alone, his ardent advancement of America’s Revolutionary ideals remains his most important and lasting legacy.—
Craig Bruce Smith,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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While most would chalk Phil's zeal up to just being an old-school kind of guy, some fans postulate that the Shah of Iran is actually a closeted homosexual himself, and there are a few examples to back this up.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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And what are some of the examples of data points on shoe styles that are collected?—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
10 June 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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Meanwhile, here are some other Bay Area manifestations of the Miles/Coltrane centennial.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Murphy won't say, for fear of sharing her manifestations.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Classics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classics. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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