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
• examples
• incarnations
• ideals
• patron saints
• paragons
• manifestations
• exemplars
• pinnacles
• nonpareils
• standards
• mirrors
• paradigms
• nonesuches
• role models
• principles
• phantoms
• beau ideals
• eidolons
• touchstones
• essences
• pinks
• guidelines
• archetypes
• personifications
• rules
• embodiments
• epitomes
• patterns
• gauges
• zeniths
• culminations
• summits
• apexes
• 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
• losers
• duds
• catastrophes
• flops
• turkeys
• washouts
• clunkers
• debacles
• fiascoes
• fizzles

3

as in incarnations

the most perfect type or example

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of classics

Nightly specials include fresh takes on Maine classics, like a Cajun lobster roll on a brioche (fantastic), but there’s also an extensive menu of starters, salads, sandwiches and burgers, and mains that will keep every member of your party happy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Portnoy, known for his One Bite Pizza Reviews, has rated New Haven’s classics as some of the best in the country. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026

This perhaps explains Hill’s recent push in the running segment — a more forward-thinking category than the brand’s legacy classics — where new developments have already shown positive improvements. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

The restaurant, located in the city's SoHo neighborhood, features upscale takes on nostalgic classics like pizza rolls, French dip and lobster frites. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Amid the ongoing loafer craze, the brand, best known for its men’s offering, is ready to court more women with its collection of comfortable classics. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

And at twilight, New Orleans bandleader and composer Jon Batiste delivered a contagious tour-de-force of joy and struggle, careening from ragtime classics to contemporary numbers. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2026

The menu leans into old-school continental classics, and everything is suitable for sharing. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The company’s artisans and craftspeople restore the exteriors and interiors that helped make these vehicle classics, while also updating them with modern-day powertrains (the company now offers modern V-8s as an option). — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026