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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
Gusto 101 manages to deliver crowd pleasing Southern Italian classics that don't feel tired, including a near-perfect rendition of cacio e pepe.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
His picks were tribute bands Jumping Jack Flash (the Rolling Stones) and The Springsteen Experience (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band) along with The Detroit Underground, which runs through Motown classics and horn-laden songs by Chicago.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
The book has sold more copies than classics like A Wrinkle in Time and the Old Man and the Sea!
—Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Choose from five dining options, from a grab-and-go pantry to Walliser Stube, which features European Alpine classics.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Most locations feature a selection of about 15 ice cream flavors stored in a dipping cabinet, including classics and seasonal options like banana pudding, cookies and cream, key lime pie and red velvet.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Aside from its own selection of craft beers, Alaro serves craft cocktails and European wines, as well as a menu centered on Spanish classics like croquetas, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
The fawn-like icon, star of classics including Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Sabrina, Two for the Road, Charade, Funny Face, and My Fair Lady, continues to fascinate even 33 years after her early death from a rare abdominal cancer.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
But the setting isn’t, say, a fairy tale village or a mermaid kingdom under the sea, to point at two Disney classics the film gives winking reference to.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
His picks were tribute bands Jumping Jack Flash (the Rolling Stones) and The Springsteen Experience (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band) along with The Detroit Underground, which runs through Motown classics and horn-laden songs by Chicago.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
The book has sold more copies than classics like A Wrinkle in Time and the Old Man and the Sea!
—Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Choose from five dining options, from a grab-and-go pantry to Walliser Stube, which features European Alpine classics.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
Most locations feature a selection of about 15 ice cream flavors stored in a dipping cabinet, including classics and seasonal options like banana pudding, cookies and cream, key lime pie and red velvet.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Aside from its own selection of craft beers, Alaro serves craft cocktails and European wines, as well as a menu centered on Spanish classics like croquetas, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
The fawn-like icon, star of classics including Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Sabrina, Two for the Road, Charade, Funny Face, and My Fair Lady, continues to fascinate even 33 years after her early death from a rare abdominal cancer.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
But the setting isn’t, say, a fairy tale village or a mermaid kingdom under the sea, to point at two Disney classics the film gives winking reference to.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classics
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Feinseth believes that Microsoft’s massive capital investments in AI data centers and proprietary models support the bull case.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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In 90 to 100 percent of the conversations, the models reached the same destination.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The Neue Galerie is known for its deep holdings of German and Austrian modernist art, including masterpieces by Gustav Klimt, at least one of which is worth more than $100 million.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
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Each section of the flower show in Templars Hall, where entries are placed in categories, was adorned with small versions of masterpieces.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Featuring Steven Bernstein on brass, Kenny Wollesen on drums and percussion, Douglas Wieselman on winds and guitar, Briggan Krauss on saxophone and guitar, and Tony Scherr on bass, these arrangements are more muscular and robust than many of their original incarnations.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
11 May 2026
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In all, 12 Terrells have worked at AT&T or its various incarnations.—
Thomas C. Zambito,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Long before modern multiculturalism, the American founding itself drew heavily upon biblical ideas and categories rooted in the Torah.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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This brief genius window can make strategy clearer, reveal missing pieces, and turn vague ideas into usable next steps.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Some of Thomas’s critique appeared to be aimed at weak-willed conservatives, including his fellow-Justices, for being, as Thomas perceives it, too spineless to stand up for the ideals enshrined in the Declaration.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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The award is offered in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, and honors those who embody the ideals of liberty, service, and civic responsibility.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Other recent examples of state-level litigation also have focused on addressing residential segregation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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One of the most notable examples of this is back in 2010, when Airbnb formed a partnership with Craigslist to cross-post its listings.—
Micah Logan,
Forbes.com,
20 May 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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Murphy won't say, for fear of sharing her manifestations.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Examples include his pioneering insights on the dispersal of seeds, his anticipation of Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection and his study of the seasonal manifestations of natural phenomena, such as plants’ flowering times and bird migrations.—
Robert M. Thorson,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
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“Classics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classics. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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