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

For a more slipper-like look, Toteme’s velvet flats stay true to the classics, while mules from Dôen and Staud could easily double as your favorite indoor-outdoor shoes. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026

Open for breakfast, Sunday brunch (a buffet sometimes accompanied by live jazz), lunch, and dinner, The Bistro serves American classics, with a natural emphasis on seafood. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

Local trunk-or-treaters of all ages can collect their first pieces of candy and check out custom classics, hot rods, lowriders and other vehicles from around the area. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Every day leading up to Christmas Eve, Silvy gathers in the kitchen with her Nonna, mom, and aunt to prepare the pasta, struffoli, and other Italian classics near and dear to Silvy’s heart. — Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

Its library spans action, horror, fantasy and arthouse fare, TV series and classics from Hong Kong cinema’s golden era. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

But there’s no reason to force yourself into a gifting tizzy when the classics can work even better. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026

That album, like the Dio Sabbath classics before it, was fine-tuned for metalhead appreciation, thick with crushing riffs and dramatic vocals. — Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026

In addition to afternoon tea, there are New York diner classics and signature cocktails, including the lox bagel, classic hot dog, pastrami club sandwich, warm cookies and ice cream, New York cheesecake and a Coke float. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026