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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 ideals
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
Plus, River North is home to many Chicago classics like Rick Bayless’s Topolobampo and Shaw’s Crab House.
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Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Marking 50 years in the fashion industry in 2024, the house that Armani built was made durable by its commitment to well-fitting classics, combining expert tailoring and pragmatism with an elevated flair.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
For decades, those songs remained frozen in time — cult classics that defined a generation of California cool.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Each of the 25 days reveals an item drawn from the brand’s most beloved collections, offering a thoughtful mix of classics and exclusives.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Though these classics are holding strong, vintage bag styles from the 2000s and 2010s are gaining buzz and resale value.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Classic aviator Broughton reported that there are other classics still driving the conversation.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Her theater credits span Broadway classics like Company, Once Upon a Mattress, Tartuffe and Starlight Express, as well as a West End turn in Guys and Dolls — a role that nabbed her an Olivier Award.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In the kitchen, Harris very much performs like a musician who likes to reimagine the classics.
—Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Marking 50 years in the fashion industry in 2024, the house that Armani built was made durable by its commitment to well-fitting classics, combining expert tailoring and pragmatism with an elevated flair.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
For decades, those songs remained frozen in time — cult classics that defined a generation of California cool.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Each of the 25 days reveals an item drawn from the brand’s most beloved collections, offering a thoughtful mix of classics and exclusives.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Though these classics are holding strong, vintage bag styles from the 2000s and 2010s are gaining buzz and resale value.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Classic aviator Broughton reported that there are other classics still driving the conversation.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Her theater credits span Broadway classics like Company, Once Upon a Mattress, Tartuffe and Starlight Express, as well as a West End turn in Guys and Dolls — a role that nabbed her an Olivier Award.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In the kitchen, Harris very much performs like a musician who likes to reimagine the classics.
—Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classics
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Still, the American Medical Association does not endorse or oppose specific healthcare models, including concierge medicine, the AMA told The Charlotte Observer in an email.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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The credits do not apply to every package offered on some electric car or truck or plug-in hybrid models.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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These masterpieces become keepsakes for pet parents and often earn a spot on the refrigerator.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Their 7-week-old baby slept in the top slot of a double-decker stroller while three kids drew chalk masterpieces of their own and another swung from their arms.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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The presence of citizen participation in legal decision-making encourages civic engagement, fosters public trust and reanimates the participatory ideals on which the American republic was founded.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Shrines appear on corners, balconies, and walls, quietly imposing ideals of purity, sacrifice, and silence.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
5 Sep. 2025
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But Enyedi is a master stylist who knows how to create a certain mood, mixing visual poetry with deadpan humor, and big ideas with quotidian foibles, in a film that explores our mysterious relationship with both the green world and one another.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, Swift and Kelce seem to share similar values and are publicly supportive of each other’s careers, but for many people, ideas about what a man or woman is supposed to do can be an obstacle, Lutter said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the rest of Rudy, the elements that really define him across his two original incarnations, are largely stripped away in the latest version, which prefers to swim in broad strokes.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 Aug. 2025
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While Clueless is a Paramount movie title, CBS Studios had been working on cracking the IP for TV over the past seven years or so, going through multiple incarnations.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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There are further examples within Paqueta’s case, but the principle relates to a wider point on the use of data in football.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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About 115,000 examples of the TR7 were built worldwide over the model’s lifespan, of which nearly 29,000 were convertibles.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cue the predictable spooky mayhem as everyone battles a series of evil manifestations, including dolls, that by now feel all too familiar in their jump scares.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Spiritual practices, such as affirmations and manifestations, are commonly incorporated into wellness influencer’s approach to achieving a cleaner and healthier lifestyle.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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To address this issue, leaders can clearly communicate expectations regarding responsiveness and serve as exemplars of healthy work habits.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Classics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classics. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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