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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
The business has since expanded to three locations, where staff members serve Portuguese classics like cod fish croquettes, chourico assado—a flaming sausage dish—and octopus in garlic sauce for game days.
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Manuel Bojorquez,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Some turned to Italian classics for relief.
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Kirsten Grieshaber,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Quince, San Francisco Chef Michael Tusk has combined his love of Northern Italian cuisine with his surrounds in Northern California to evolve classics like tortellini into modern American fare.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Other popular genres on the shelves include romance, modern fiction and classics.
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Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Little Debbie Apple Flips Though there are still plenty of Little Debbie classics filling the shelves at Southern grocery stores, and even new arrivals from time to time, there are also sadly some treats that have been discontinued.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Joker is being executive produced by longtime DC animation vet Jim Krieg, who worked on the recent adaptations of DC classics Watchmen and Crisis on Infinite Earths.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Legends abound about the origins of these chickpea classics.
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Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
And even that could probably be chalked up to a long layoff, because the Canes went on to win the next four games and then defeated the Vegas Golden Knights for the Cup in six games, most of which were instant classics.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Manuel Bojorquez,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Some turned to Italian classics for relief.
—
Kirsten Grieshaber,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Quince, San Francisco Chef Michael Tusk has combined his love of Northern Italian cuisine with his surrounds in Northern California to evolve classics like tortellini into modern American fare.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Other popular genres on the shelves include romance, modern fiction and classics.
—
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Little Debbie Apple Flips Though there are still plenty of Little Debbie classics filling the shelves at Southern grocery stores, and even new arrivals from time to time, there are also sadly some treats that have been discontinued.
—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Joker is being executive produced by longtime DC animation vet Jim Krieg, who worked on the recent adaptations of DC classics Watchmen and Crisis on Infinite Earths.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Legends abound about the origins of these chickpea classics.
—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
And even that could probably be chalked up to a long layoff, because the Canes went on to win the next four games and then defeated the Vegas Golden Knights for the Cup in six games, most of which were instant classics.
—
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classics
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While OpenAI pursued a sprawling set of ambitions, from video AI to consumer hardware to chips to robotics and beyond, Anthropic’s laser focus on coding enabled it to build the most powerful coding models in the world, setting the stage for the breakout success of Claude Code.
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In May 2026 the Royal Australian Navy awarded it its first international defense contract, ordering P4 Transwing drones for autonomous maritime logistics, with an option on larger P5 models from 2027.
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That includes some of Rudy’s old childhood masterpieces — like his energetic, witty, blue superhero friend, Snap (Candi Milo).
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In a tribute to his genius, creative director Claire Choisne chose to create four high-jewelry masterpieces honoring his legacy.
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By now, there have been various incarnations of Mbappe at World Cups.
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The project, fully funded out of Australia with production service partners in Japan, spans three historical periods – Edo-period Japan, 1865 New South Wales and 2027 Australia – following three incarnations of the same souls across a karmic cycle of love and possession.
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 Friends bring ideas that test your routines.
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August 23 – September 22 Friends bring ideas that test your routines.
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And this season at Pitti Uomo and Milan Fashion Week Men’s, as a heatwave struck Europe and the looksmaxxing movement circulating around GLP-1s and peptides continues to shift body ideals, runways and presentations held a mirror up to our changing world.
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His first wife is remembered for introducing him to novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand, with whom Greenspan shared a friendship, a belief in free-market economic ideals and a philosophy of objectivism.
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Other examples include the Department of Justice's lawsuit against RealPage, which has been accused of helping landlords drive up rent prices, and the DOJ's lawsuit against Agri Stats, a data-sharing company accused of helping the meatpacking industry inflate grocery prices.
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Most Americans today are familiar with some of the famous examples, like Bostonians dumping tea in the harbor in response to the Tea Act of 1773.
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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.
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The Cane Ridge Revival would become an epochal moment in American religious history, one of the most visible manifestations of what historians would later refer to as the Second Great Awakening.
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Meanwhile, here are some other Bay Area manifestations of the Miles/Coltrane centennial.
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“Classics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classics. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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