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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
The River Café serves everything buffet style, with American classics and destination specialties highlighting daily menus.
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Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Stock up on denim classics from Slvrlake to pair back to stylish leather pieces like Nour Hammour’s trench or a Toteme handbag.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Klum appeared to wear the all-black get-up to attend a performance by Kate Hudson, who sang songs from her debut album Glorious and some Christmas classics at her second-annual holiday concert at Bad Harriet in Aspen.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Both films have endured as Christmas classics.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 25 Dec. 2024
At the time, Columbus had already written classics like Gremlins and The Goonies, and directed Adventures in Babysitting when fellow filmmaker John Hughes sent him the script for Christmas Vacation.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Making selections that ranged from classics of French Cinema to the work of David Lean, Anderson cleaned out the Criterion Closet, taking home over 10 sets, some of which feature multiple films.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 25 Dec. 2024
Don't miss the hotel's Sea Grille, which offers an authentic taste of New England classics.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on Christmas classics, fine firs and popular proteins.
—Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Stock up on denim classics from Slvrlake to pair back to stylish leather pieces like Nour Hammour’s trench or a Toteme handbag.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Klum appeared to wear the all-black get-up to attend a performance by Kate Hudson, who sang songs from her debut album Glorious and some Christmas classics at her second-annual holiday concert at Bad Harriet in Aspen.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Both films have endured as Christmas classics.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 25 Dec. 2024
At the time, Columbus had already written classics like Gremlins and The Goonies, and directed Adventures in Babysitting when fellow filmmaker John Hughes sent him the script for Christmas Vacation.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Making selections that ranged from classics of French Cinema to the work of David Lean, Anderson cleaned out the Criterion Closet, taking home over 10 sets, some of which feature multiple films.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 25 Dec. 2024
Don't miss the hotel's Sea Grille, which offers an authentic taste of New England classics.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on Christmas classics, fine firs and popular proteins.
—Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classics
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For the past 20 years, the renowned security expert has been trying to crack the biggest, unsolved art heist in history at Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, when two thieves made off with more than $500 million worth of masterpieces in 1990.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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But until then, here’s a peek at the seven best hotels in the Dolomites, from traditional alpine chalets to minimalist masterpieces.—
Graeme Green,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
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Like a showstopping necklace on a comparatively functional outfit, creative bathroom tile ideas have the power to elevate and transform one of the most utilitarian spaces in the house.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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Forge valuable connections and exchange investment ideas.—
John Melloy,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Part of it was spent in various incarnations of the Jets’ fourth line, where David Gustafsson performed better than Barron did on faceoffs.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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More than once Snook squabbles with one of her video incarnations over ownership of the narration.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Chicago’s soccer teams are prime examples.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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The human resources department cited telehealth providers, investigators and inspectors as examples of employees who fit into this exception.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Al-Shabab and later the Islamic State in Somalia are the most extreme manifestations of this trend.—
Ido Levy,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2025
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And for those watching from on high—senators, judges, CEOs—mass protests are physical manifestations of public opinion.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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The lack of standards for unlicensed vendors erodes the integrity of the entire industry.—
John Murn,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Additional attachments will be added as applicable new accessibility standards come into effect.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Classics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classics. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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