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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
Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
The Atlanta Journal Constitution cites it as one of five best spots in the city for the classic drink (Eater Atlanta and Rough Draft Atlanta, two other local publications, second and third this recommendation).
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2025
Andrew Limbong, NPR, 18 Aug. 2025
View gallery - 14 images With retail prices starting under 20 bucks, and a sleek, simple combination of wood handle, hard steel blade and no-fuss twisting ring locks, Opinel knives are one of the true ageless classics of the folding knife market.
—New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The vibe is unfussy yet cozy, with classic log-and-stone architecture tucked amidst soaring pines.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
The Atlanta Journal Constitution cites it as one of five best spots in the city for the classic drink (Eater Atlanta and Rough Draft Atlanta, two other local publications, second and third this recommendation).
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
The books that Zhang is looking to publish aren't aiming to be sweeping classics.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 18 Aug. 2025
View gallery - 14 images With retail prices starting under 20 bucks, and a sleek, simple combination of wood handle, hard steel blade and no-fuss twisting ring locks, Opinel knives are one of the true ageless classics of the folding knife market.
—New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classic
Adjective
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Plus, its image quality is exemplary for its price, with nearly full sRGB color coverage and a sky-high contrast ratio for a budget monitor.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Aug. 2025
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From its build to its image quality and software, the monitor is exemplary for a screen of this kind.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There’s trendy hot pot and face-numbing Sichuan spots, as well as relative newcomers like the excellent Thai spot Zaab Zaab.—
Cathy Erway,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Aug. 2025
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Just north of Venice, the Veneto region is also known for excellent wines.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Another distinctive calling card: its auto heritage.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Inter Miami kits are a slightly curious thing, in that the home jerseys don’t have to do much work in the ‘being distinctive’ stakes, because of their colour.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And, when those models are grounded in authoritative case law and tax policy information that’s been curated and vetted by attorneys and CPAs, the accuracy and consistency of results is unmatched.—
Laura Clayton McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Stricter parenting styles include authoritative or authoritarian styles.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The speed of a watercraft depends on the model and its engines, with entry-level craft reaching 40 to 50 mph and mid-range models averaging from 50 to 70 mph, according to Riva Motorsports Miami, a personal watercraft dealer.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Choose between a model with a permanent filter made of metal or one that uses paper filters.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Participants will choose from a variety of objects inspired by traditional Mexican artisan crafts and paint their own masterpiece to take home.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Those are our superpowers: the forces that spark great inventions, that inspire artistic masterpieces, that enable us to read a room, earn trust, and forge lasting bonds that empower us to start businesses that solve problems and make the world better.—
Marc Benioff,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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Aside from these ideals, the collection was designed to resonate on a deeply personal level.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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The ideals that underpin this vision can and should shape the experiences of every student: from an aspiring nurse in a combined college prep-CTE program, to an electrician-in-training completing a youth apprenticeship, to a future computer scientist at an early college high school.—
Matt Gandal,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Thompson set his sights on Koh Samui to recreate the quintessential southern Thai palate using fresh seasonal seafood from local markets.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Despite promising a welcome throwback to the sort of down-and-out milieu that authors like Graham Greene once put on the map, this Lawrence Osborne adaptation winds up feeling like nothing so much as a quintessential Netflix movie: Easy to watch and impossible to care about.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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