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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
Hoda Mallone, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Brew of the week: NA Gin & Tonic, 8th Day's non-alcoholic seltzer that invokes flavors of the classic cocktail.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
Leilani Marie Labong, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
There was the wall of classics, featuring Black writers from Zora Neale Hurston to Toni Morrison.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Alongside classic cocktails, Scarlet also serves a special drink called the White Lotus.
—Hoda Mallone, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Brew of the week: NA Gin & Tonic, 8th Day's non-alcoholic seltzer that invokes flavors of the classic cocktail.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
Against a backdrop of unorthodox palm-green plaid wallpaper, the portrait finds solidarity in its spin on a classic.
—Leilani Marie Labong, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
There was the wall of classics, featuring Black writers from Zora Neale Hurston to Toni Morrison.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classic
Adjective
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Offensively, several players have soared in Butler’s absence: ▪ Herro, who has been exemplary all season, has scored 26, 14, 23 and 32 in the four games on this road trip, with 18 three-pointers and 17 assists.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2025
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In March 2023, Seven Talents sued Neugebauer alleging fraud on the $11 MM of startup capital plus breaches of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, exemplary damages and self-dealing to run the business into the ground and steal the assets.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Both teams are excellent at converting third downs.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Kansas City’s secondary is also excellent at tackling and does a good job of limiting explosive runs.—
Ted Nguyen,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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His distinctive dance moves quickly went viral— the dance looks like someone standing in place and pumping their arms back and forth, as if trying to dry their back with an invisible towel.—
Phil Harrell,
NPR,
20 Jan. 2025
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In some ways, because of their ability to secure bigger hits and Goosebumps’ multigenerational focus, the anthology series acts as a period piece and time capsule, sonically capturing two distinctive moments and their music trends.—
Abbey White,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Still, McGrath and the others are noticing more of a shift away from physical discipline and the tide turning toward authoritative parenting–which McGrath views as a positive development of newer generations opting to base their parenting styles on research rather than tradition.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2025
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In under 20 words, Grisham establishes an authoritative voice, introduces the narrator, and hints at conflict between father and son, sparking curiosity.—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Maryland mandates that 43% of vehicles sold by Maryland auto dealers be electric in the 2027 model year that starts the summer of 2026.—
David T. Stevenson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2025
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The model whose photo appears to depict Cress has a different name.—
Ashley Abramson,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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The sprawling grounds of France’s opulent Palace of Versailles are not only a masterpiece of landscaping, but a mark of 17th-century engineering innovation.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Jan. 2025
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One of Jean-Luc Godard’s most colorful, joyful, and unapologetically playful masterpieces of the 1960s has received a new 4K restoration.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 Jan. 2025
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President Joe Biden, who came into office promising that his administration would be different, ended up chipping away at these ideals himself.—
Sarah Yager,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2025
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The way forward isn’t about abandoning the ideals behind DEI, but evolving them into frameworks that drive real impact.—
Gillian Oakenfull,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The quintessential one is Verbier, also known as the Four Vallées.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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As the two women conjure new and increasingly outrageous plans to get $1,500 by the end of the day, and to help Dreux ace her interview for a job promotion, their story morphs into a quintessential American tale of surviving under capitalism.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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