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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
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Why would viewers today bother to search Apple TV+ or Google Play for a classic film like, say, The African Queen, when their Netflix home screens are already beckoning them with original offerings like Kinda Pregnant and La Dolce Villa?
—Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2025
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2025
An adaptation of the Frank Herbert sci-fi classic, Dune: Part Two was also nominated at the Oscars for Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Sound and Best Visual Effects.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The taupe, brown, and various pinks make a stylish statement by reiterating classic patterns in an unexpected colorway.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Why would viewers today bother to search Apple TV+ or Google Play for a classic film like, say, The African Queen, when their Netflix home screens are already beckoning them with original offerings like Kinda Pregnant and La Dolce Villa?
—Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
His son Lukas took his place at those shows and played a set packed with his father’s classics.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2025
An adaptation of the Frank Herbert sci-fi classic, Dune: Part Two was also nominated at the Oscars for Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Sound and Best Visual Effects.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classic
Adjective
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Similarly, in family matters, valuable advice came from both exemplary parents and those who had experienced great loss.—
Jamie Hopkins,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The cook is at ease in her kitchen and boasts exemplary knife skills.—
Philip Tinari,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
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More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Scientists have observed few interactions of narwhals in their natural habitat, creating speculation about the purpose of the species’ distinctive spiraling tusk.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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The robot features distinctive family-style star ring lights and customizable movements through simulation learning and continuous evolution.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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LLMs don’t use E-E-A-T the same way as search engines, but authoritative sources still shape their responses.—
Nick Brown,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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His timely break into a skating lane and McTavish’s authoritative pass synergized perfectly to turn a rush without numbers into a go-ahead goal, Strome’s ninth.—
Andrew Knoll,
Orange County Register,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Foundation models are being enhanced with multi-modality and pre-training is still growing.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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So who, exactly, is Banuelos, the man dating one of the most in-demand models in history?—
Vogue,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The strapless Christian Siriano dress—which looks like a shattered mirror pieced together to create a sartorial masterpiece—competes with some of Berry's best Oscar getups, as does her beauty look.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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Here, however, his anti-authoritarian antics perfectly light up one of cinema's great masterpieces.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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The myth of the cowboy has played a significant part in shaping an ideal of Western manhood, but in a time of growing tensions between traditional values and modern viewpoints, there is a challenge to that classic representations of masculinity.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Like Nichols before her, Saldaña embodied Star Trek’s optimistic, socially progressive ideals, serving as a heroic, aspirational icon for young girls with their eyes on a bold future.—
Megan Vick,
EW.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Draper, oozing charm and confidence in his expensive suit, is the quintessential ad man—a modern-day David Ogilvy, whose book Confessions of an Advertising Man once defined the industry.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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When thinking about quintessential Southern attributes, qualities like hospitable, benevolent, and polite come to mind.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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