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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 incarnations
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
Because the company’s recent seasonal programs have been more astounding than its classics.
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Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Proof & Cooper has barbecue classics on metal trays, plus burgers and sandwiches.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
James Gadson, the drummer most famous for recording funk, soul, and disco classics with Diana Ross, Bill Withers, and Marvin Gaye but whose discography includes sessions with Beck, Kelly Clarkson, and Leonard Cohen, among several others, died on Thursday.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Meghan proved once again that the classics never disappoint.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
The pieces range from classics to new writings.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
None of that bothered the crowd though, particularly when West went through his deeper back catalog of rap classics.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
From popular chain restaurants to quick, convenient favorites, plenty of spots will be open on Easter Sunday, serving everything from brunch classics to comfort food staples.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 1 Apr. 2026
There’s a real high school behind one of the biggest cult classics.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Proof & Cooper has barbecue classics on metal trays, plus burgers and sandwiches.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
James Gadson, the drummer most famous for recording funk, soul, and disco classics with Diana Ross, Bill Withers, and Marvin Gaye but whose discography includes sessions with Beck, Kelly Clarkson, and Leonard Cohen, among several others, died on Thursday.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Meghan proved once again that the classics never disappoint.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
The pieces range from classics to new writings.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
None of that bothered the crowd though, particularly when West went through his deeper back catalog of rap classics.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
From popular chain restaurants to quick, convenient favorites, plenty of spots will be open on Easter Sunday, serving everything from brunch classics to comfort food staples.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 1 Apr. 2026
There’s a real high school behind one of the biggest cult classics.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classics
Noun
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As models have grown more complex, some hallucinate with more persuasive fabrications.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Otherwise, the MorphoScan’s measurements for BMI, body water, subcutaneous fat, and visceral fat matched the other two models.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Here are five of his masterpieces.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Visitors to the exhibition will encounter a wide range of Conner’s masterpieces.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some of the tracks seem designed to remind listeners of his older, less incendiary incarnations.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Future incarnations will be in the form of seasonal specials, Markle said last year, and her spokesperson told Variety.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Consider enrolling in a class or talking about philosophical ideas with your peers, because such bold curiosity presently translates into mental growth.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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If the figures of Rosie the Riveter, Lillian Gilbreth, and Jane Fonda helped to establish ideas of twentieth-century smartness, then PAT, a glitchy computerized mother figure, carries us into the present.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Money meets group ideals as the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Resources and squares wise Jupiter in your 11th House of Friendship.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Despite Guillotin’s ideals, executions were messy and sometimes shambolic affairs, swarmed by bloodthirsty crowds and heckling tricoteuses.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The upside could be enormous as the genre has produced a slew of stars; recent examples include Millie Bobbie Brown, Joseph Quinn and Sadie Sink of Stranger Things and Aimee Lou Wood, Emma Mackey and Ncuti Gatwa of Sex Education.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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Koenigsegg still plans to build just 300 examples, all of which have already been spoken for.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The collection is built around a fascination of the forest, its mystery, beauty, and the sublime forces of nature, its perfections and imperfections.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its early manifestations frequently surface in other clinics.—
Sarah Berg,
STAT,
26 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps some paper manifestations just in time for the year of the Fire Horse.—
Xuan Juliana Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Classics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classics. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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