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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
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
They are beautifully made, appropriate and classic, mine green and my daughter’s black.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
The show ran for six seasons and became a classic of the teen drama genre.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
On a recent walk around Manhattan, for instance, Hadid paired blue jeans with a raw, fraying hem with classic loafers, a perfect combination of hippie and preppy.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
They are beautifully made, appropriate and classic, mine green and my daughter’s black.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Years later, however, it was definitively reclaimed as a cult classic.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
The show ran for six seasons and became a classic of the teen drama genre.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classic
Adjective
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In addition to competitive awards, the DGA presented two special service honors recognizing exemplary contributions to the guild and the industry.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant also makes an exemplary version of hong mi chang, with sheets of red rice noodle rolled around youtiao that have been filled with shrimp paste.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Six solid to excellent major leaguers, two average ones and 11 busts.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Use Dryer Balls to Keep Sheets Separated Dryer balls are an excellent tool for combating tangled sheets.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Seekers of Infinite Love balances big laughs with big feelings, and the cast delivers in a way that makes the film both distinctive and relatable.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Cort later reemerged as a distinctive supporting presence in film and television.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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My thinking ultimately derived from my response to Slate and NPR’s new Black film canon project, which was an authoritative list of 50 films.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Duah’s authoritative finish in the 68th minute stood as the largest goal of the two matches.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From open models to real-world applications, China has shown that constraints have not stopped it from gaining ground.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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William is asserting himself as the architect of a stricter, more disciplined royal model.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Best for straight, fine, or wavy textures, this cut is a masterpiece of proportions.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2026
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Learn about the history of chocolate-making through the multimedia exhibits, create your own masterpiece as Lindt Master Chocolatier in training, and be sure to pose for a photo with the impossible-to-miss 30 foot tall chocolate fountain.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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At the time, Vance shocked allies with an address accusing Europe of abandoning commitments to free speech, religious liberty, and other democratic ideals.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Feb. 2026
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Many slaves, Murray noted, internalized this ideal of American freedom despite their own subjugation.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The ceremony hit on the quintessential northern Italian experience.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Instead, Lick-Wilmerding offers fall flag football, as part of a coalition of six schools in the area that formed a league to provide a safer (and cheaper) alternative to the quintessential American high school sport.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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