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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
Christopher Murray, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
Unlike the gruesome, bloodthirsty creatures of classic films and literature, Cullen and his family abstain from drinking the blood of humans.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
The animals’ handcrafted appearance and reliance on realistic puppetry techniques also link their creative heritage to these two fictional species from ’80s family classics.
—Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Luckily, Coach is having a huge sale on a handful of their classic and modern bags and clutches.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
Unlike the gruesome, bloodthirsty creatures of classic films and literature, Cullen and his family abstain from drinking the blood of humans.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
There has been a lot to like in this landmark 50th Season of Saturday Night Live, as NBC prepares for a primetime special on the show’s first half century, and documentary episodes unfurl on subjects like how the Will Ferrell-Christopher Walken sketch classic More Cowbell came into being.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
The animals’ handcrafted appearance and reliance on realistic puppetry techniques also link their creative heritage to these two fictional species from ’80s family classics.
—Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classic
Adjective
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The more dramatic the offense, the greater the case for exemplary punishment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
22 Jan. 2025
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Beyond his exemplary character, Mr. Mango’s expert understanding of business and government, summarized below, influenced countless minds in health policy and formed a key part of his legacy.—
Ge Bai,
Forbes,
17 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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Just what is an excellent choice to protect your Mac?—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
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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Modern viewers have short-attention spans and the ones who still watch broadcast TV still gravitate to an authoritative solo figure who talks to them about politics, natural disasters, overseas drama and even popular culture.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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But this information is not revealed through title cards or authoritative talking heads.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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Embed Sustainability Into The Business Model Start by embedding sustainability into your business model.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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And that fire is currently leading to your greatest masterpiece yet.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
24 Jan. 2025
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Once your masterpiece is ready, marketing becomes your next big move.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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California has long been not just a state but an ideal, a place where things happened that couldn't happen anywhere else.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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But Rita betrayed her own ideals by helping arrange the drug lord’s gender transition in exchange for a lavish payout.—
Stephen Humphries,
The Christian Science Monitor,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Just the casting of two Brits to play quintessential New Yorkers adds another layer of abstraction.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Black pepper: Adds that quintessential fleck and kick of heat that Ceasar dressing has.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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