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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
Soundstages in Los Angeles would be busy, thousands of people would be working in those few months early in the year, producing shows that ranged from all-time classics to all-time blunders.
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Feb. 2026
These$30 Adidas sneakers are comfy classics and an easy-to-style addition to your spring shoe lineup.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
And if nothing else, a row of classics will look great on your bookshelf.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The bar has the classics, a selection $10 zero-alcohol cocktails, and a spring and summer focus on margaritas.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
While most women figure skaters are known to sport pristine buns and dance to very predictable classics and pop songs, Alysa Liu subverts the norm.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
All four shows have since become classics.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
The company previously told Robb Report that its revitalized classics can cost anywhere between $600,000 to well over $1 million.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
Spring colors are cozy, familiar classics that feel rich and special but couldn’t be easier to achieve.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Feb. 2026
These$30 Adidas sneakers are comfy classics and an easy-to-style addition to your spring shoe lineup.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
And if nothing else, a row of classics will look great on your bookshelf.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The bar has the classics, a selection $10 zero-alcohol cocktails, and a spring and summer focus on margaritas.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
While most women figure skaters are known to sport pristine buns and dance to very predictable classics and pop songs, Alysa Liu subverts the norm.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
All four shows have since become classics.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
The company previously told Robb Report that its revitalized classics can cost anywhere between $600,000 to well over $1 million.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
Spring colors are cozy, familiar classics that feel rich and special but couldn’t be easier to achieve.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classics
Noun
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The company’s latest lineup of eco-friendly excavators includes the ZX17U-6EB, ZX55U-6EB, and ZX85-6EB models.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Research shows using animals such as frogs as dissection models in classrooms costs taxpayers millions of dollars per year, as opposed to a fraction of this amount for nonlethal anatomical model alternatives that serve exactly the same purpose.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This photo gallery captures the intricate chalk masterpieces and the crowds that gathered in downtown Lake Worth Beach for the final day of the two-day celebration of art and music.—
Joe Cavaretta,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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Turn your fingers into mini masterpieces with a full Monet-esque landscape.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Houses such as Boucheron and Chaumet gave new incarnations to elements mined from their deep archives, whether a signature motif or even a historic address.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The house then went through a couple of incarnations, owned by different families, before family-run Uga Escapes—whose show-stopping properties, span Anuradhapura to Yala National Park—took it over.—
Harriet Compston,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Calderon, Becerra and Mahan floated ideas like investing more state funds to increase child care providers’ wages for programs like Head Start, a federal early childhood care program.—
Lia Russell
Updated February 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Bateman said it’s been an education for him personally, chatting with these men over dinner and exchanging ideas.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Your 11th House of Friendship and Community lights up as the life-giving Sun encourages teamwork, networking, and honoring your ideals.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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Religious ideals are deeply embedded in our government, and many of our policymakers make decisions based on their own personal convictions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Here are some examples of how less information is coming out of federal public health agencies than in past administrations.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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These examples demonstrate that engaging and building community, whether within Blue Zones or beyond, are possible and fundamental to building healthier, more resilient populations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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There are about 10 million cystic-fibrosis carriers in the United States alone, so if even a fraction of them have some degree of symptoms, that amounts to many people with manifestations of the disease.—
Roxanne Khamsi,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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But on Monday, the French pharma firm reported that clinical trial results showed its experimental oral drug venglustat improved the neurological manifestations of what’s known as type 3 Gaucher disease, which can include poor muscle coordination and cognitive issues.—
Andrew Joseph,
STAT,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Classics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classics. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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