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 From silent classics and B-movies to modern blockbusters, no coffin is left unopened. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Cycling’s beauty is in its unlikely alliances, the greatest classics rider of his generation and the greatest rider of any generation forged together on the Champs-Élysées, working together to find one of the lone prizes to have escaped them. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026 Horror movies set in space have delivered classics of both genres that have lasted generations and built entire franchises in and of themselves. — Matthew Razak, Space.com, 26 July 2026 At the back of this pharmacy is a beloved restaurant that does New Mexico classics like red-and-green chile enchiladas and huevos rancheros. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026 The party took an old-school turn when Charlie Wilson treated fans to a medley of solo hits and Gap Band classics. — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 July 2026 D’alba’s White Truffle First Spray Serum is one of the new classics of skin care. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 25 July 2026 These athletic touches bring contemporary edge to mainstay classics. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 July 2026 At the 44th annual Italian Family Festa, presented by the Italian American Heritage Foundation (IAHF), local chefs — both professional and festival-tested — will prepare Italian classics and other favorites. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

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Meanwhile, Microsoft, Meta, and Nvidia champion open models for innovation and security.

— Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
As welcome as this news will be to the company’s investors, even more exciting was when Vigna said the company would unveil two new models before the year is over.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026

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During summertime, the city’s rooftop bars come alive, showcasing panoramic vistas of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and many of the city’s architectural masterpieces.

— Taryn White, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The masterpieces of the genre have the means to overcome this.

— James Parker, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Definition of masterpieces

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In all the time since, the water flowed through that line under the many incarnations of the Sunset Strip, feeding smaller pipes that quenched a growing metropolis that expanded from about 500,000 people to 4 million.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Fans of the graphic novel series may notice the storyline is not exactly what’s in the 2015 novella — a choice that made sense for their screen incarnations, says Oseman.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026

Definition of incarnations

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Putnam And Leadership Functionalism, and the vast majority of Putnam’s ideas, belong to the realm of analytic philosophy, one of the two major branches of 20th-century philosophy, along with continental philosophy.

— Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
From longline styles, like Jennifer Lawrence’s denim jorts, to Margot Robbie’s polished Bermuda style, these outfit formulas offer new ideas built around the best basics, making these summer staples feel impossibly fresh.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 31 July 2026

Definition of ideas

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Shay focused on the American military institutions and leaders who undermined the trust and ideals of their soldiers through unclear goals and unjust orders.

— Amy S. Badura-Brack, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Unlike Superman and Captain America, he isn’t written to uphold moral ideals.

— Sophia Morano, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of ideals

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The first 20 examples, numbered 001–020/00R, were reserved for supporters of François-Paul Journe's Tourbillon Souverain souscription program, whose deposits helped finance the fledgling manufacture.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Enhertu and Padcev are examples of ADCs that have extended survival by 10 and 15 months in breast and bladder cancer, respectively.

— Roderick Wong, Fortune, 25 July 2026

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In Salento, each town nestled into a shallow valley or slim rise has its own dialectal name for the almond in its varied manifestations—as tree, as fruit, as orchard.

— Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026
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