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as in exemplary
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated
classic designs in furniture that never go out of style
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
one of the really classic comedies in the history of movies
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as in distinctive
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
the anthropologist noted the classic facial features of the inhabitants of those islands
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as in authoritative
being the most accurate and apparently thorough
the classic study of the alienation of the individual in modern urban society
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as in model
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 masterpiece
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 ideal
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 classic
Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
Lopez play Aurora, a classic screen siren who exists in the imagination of Luis Molina, a gay hairdresser, who retreats into fantasies while trapped in an Argentine prison.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 1 Jan. 2025
Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Music TikTok spotlighted new artists, re-discovered some classics and was the ultimate fandom platform.
—Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
From Willy Chavarria on the red carpet to an ever-growing collection of classic sneakers for day, the young director has become quite the one to watch—blending the effortless swagger of West Coast workwear with a deep reverence for cultural storytelling.
—Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
Lopez play Aurora, a classic screen siren who exists in the imagination of Luis Molina, a gay hairdresser, who retreats into fantasies while trapped in an Argentine prison.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 1 Jan. 2025
Noun
Each time, either the regular-season tilt or the Rose Bowl itself was a classic and the other game was unremarkable.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Music TikTok spotlighted new artists, re-discovered some classics and was the ultimate fandom platform.
—Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classic
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The Presidential Citizens Medal honors Americans who have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens.Tamara Keith, NPR, 2 Jan. 2025
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The following list of top attributes is informed by decades of industry experience and reflects the exemplary traits demonstrated by sponsors on my company's platform.Azure Erickson, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Though Thuney has short arms, his footwork is excellent.Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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But there’s also a huge selection of Japanese Wagyu, an excellent sushi menu, and several tantalizing flavors of Nick & Sam’s famous seven-layer cake.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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And in the case of the Explorer this is compounded because its a good EV, is quiet on the road, and has a good range and a distinctive, winning exterior.Jeremy White, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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Gottlieb and Katz both credit a shift towards more unique shapes in general—with more and more brides wanting distinctive, fashion-forward rings that the algorithm hasn’t served them a thousand times before.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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The authoritative report features a comprehensive dataset on every light duty vehicle sold in the United States since 1975and provides sophisticated analysis of the major trends shaping the industry’s environmental outcomes.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024
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High-quality backlinks from reputable news sites and industry publications, often due to successful PR efforts, signal to search engines that a brand is trustworthy and authoritative.Amy Packard Berry, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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People-Centric Security Aligned With Zero Trust Principles Many cybersecurity models emphasize tools and end-of-process checks.Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The most common model in the United States was the highly successful iTunes Store, which allowed listeners to purchase both albums and single tracks, abiding by a rough dollar-per-song value inherited from the age of LPs and CDs.Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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For those of us who saw Stanley Kubrick’s cinematic masterpiece, 2001: A Space Odyssey, in our youth, artificial intelligence may evoke a bit of suspicious fear, as well as enthusiastic favor.Jamie Gold, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Even the bed—a plush, temperature-regulating masterpiece—felt like it had been engineered specifically to cradle you into the best rest of your life.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
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By the turn of the 21st century, this ideal was a relic.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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And vision boards — collections of images and quotes that symbolize dreams, aspirations and ideals — help some people keep their ideas grounded.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024
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The interiors by Child Studio are a contemporary interpretation of quintessential American design styles from Shaker to Mission to Craftsman.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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Pansies are quintessential winter flowers, blooming in a range of colors with many bi-color varieties available.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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