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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
Spring colors are cozy, familiar classics that feel rich and special but couldn’t be easier to achieve.
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Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
Inside, a long mahogany counter glows beneath warm gold walls, where bartenders move with precision through a selection of classics and inventive cocktails built on bold spirits and house infusions.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Start with a cocktail or glass of wine at the bar, a lush space filled with plants and chandeliers, then move to the dining room for a seasonal tasting menu with elegant wine pairings and modern, deeply flavorful takes on Indian classics.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
There’s a reason why people keep going back to the classics like it again and again.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
From the Fairchild Archive, here’s a look back at our coverage of a few of his iconic classics.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
Robert Neary featuring Claire Sardina; Thunder AFTER Lightning featuring Rick Roloff (who performs rock classics from the '50s through the '80s) and Thunder AFTER Lightning with MJ Stallis and crew.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The menu features all of the classics, including omelets, breakfast burritos, pancakes, and steak and eggs.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Upon arrival, guests immediately tucked into cocktails and a gourmet take on tailgate classics—think chicken fingers and meatballs, as well as fan-favorite big dill and chicken caesar pizzas from Aldi.
—Cassie Gill, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
Inside, a long mahogany counter glows beneath warm gold walls, where bartenders move with precision through a selection of classics and inventive cocktails built on bold spirits and house infusions.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Start with a cocktail or glass of wine at the bar, a lush space filled with plants and chandeliers, then move to the dining room for a seasonal tasting menu with elegant wine pairings and modern, deeply flavorful takes on Indian classics.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
There’s a reason why people keep going back to the classics like it again and again.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
From the Fairchild Archive, here’s a look back at our coverage of a few of his iconic classics.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026
Robert Neary featuring Claire Sardina; Thunder AFTER Lightning featuring Rick Roloff (who performs rock classics from the '50s through the '80s) and Thunder AFTER Lightning with MJ Stallis and crew.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The menu features all of the classics, including omelets, breakfast burritos, pancakes, and steak and eggs.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Upon arrival, guests immediately tucked into cocktails and a gourmet take on tailgate classics—think chicken fingers and meatballs, as well as fan-favorite big dill and chicken caesar pizzas from Aldi.
—Cassie Gill, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classics
Noun
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The vehicles, Bronco Badlands models with the Sasquatch Package, are purpose-built to navigate unforgiving terrain.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Every major Lincoln sculptor since has consulted them as models.—
Harold Holzer,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Two 'unique masterpieces' are built each year under what is known as Programme Solitaire.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2026
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Barrymore, who's been wearing a lovely chestnut brown hair color for a while, invited hair-transformation king Chris Appleton to turn both her and Valerie Bertinelli's hair into silver masterpieces on the set of the Drew Barrymore Show.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The original cast had changed the medium, and there had already been a couple of incarnations to follow.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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Those intensive collages implied, and even staged, his successive incarnations across six decades of musical self-reinvention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Big ideas become talking points, then bills, then votes — often before communities can model the impacts or propose smarter alternatives.—
Sean Parks,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Chaillaux showed little regard for American Legion Resolution 407, which considers any individual whose actions violate the equal rights and opportunities of anyone on the basis of race, creed, color or class to be inconsistent with the ideals and purposes of the American Legion.—
Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Our homes should be tailored to these different needs and ideals, and this Luxury Modern Tiny Home does just that.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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Any internet user can play the role of researcher, with people submitting examples of infringement and LightBar’s small team of moderators verifying entries.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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The sale is one of the largest examples of a growing trend in California in which environmental groups and state agencies are helping tribes acquire ancestral lands, often centuries after they were forcibly removed.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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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
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But on Monday, the French pharma firm reported that clinical trial results showed its experimental oral drug venglustat improved the neurological manifestations of what’s known as type 3 Gaucher disease, which can include poor muscle coordination and cognitive issues.—
Andrew Joseph,
STAT,
2 Feb. 2026
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These sorcerers combat monstrous manifestations of negative human emotion, known as Curses, using a parallel energy source called Cursed Energy.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Classics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classics. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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