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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
John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
In the months since, Trahan has compulsively filled the house with every painting, knickknack, book cover and random prop featured on the classic sitcom.
—Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
Gin and Tonic With election night in full swing, this gin and tonic brings a warm, earthy twist to a classic.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Michael Kors Emilia Large Logo Tote Bag This classic tote can be yours for 82% off during the Michael Kors early Black Friday sale.
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The first Reboot had 12 tight tracks; the sequel clocks in at 18 and features six B&D classics that were already covered by different artists on 2019’s Reboot.
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These efforts were recognized by the 2024 K-ESG Management Awards, hosted by Korean daily newspaper Dong-A Ilbo, which honored Korean entities in the public and private sector with exemplary ESG practices and culture.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Just peruse the members’ Instagram and you’ll find countless exemplary displays of taste be it a simple oversized button down and jeans styled just right on Yunho, or an edgy pair of distressed jeans on Mingi, or chunky silver jewelry on Wooyoung.Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Later in the day, someone older or more experienced might have excellent advice for you.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Love them or hate them, Apple’s peripherals have a distinctive visual appeal, and that’s especially true of the Magic Trackpad.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Along with their distinctive, large black eye patches, giant pandas have short limbs and round bodies.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record.Connor Donevan, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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Freelance White Paper Writer White papers are comprehensive authoritative reports which establish a brand's authority within their industry and are frequently used within B2B marketing.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Freightliner, Kenworth, PACCAR, Peterbilt, Toyota and Volvo all are developing EV models, depending on the truck segment and weight class.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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The increase is attributed to higher demand from the indirect supply model.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The reconstruction process has yielded fresh perspectives on the Gothic masterpiece, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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My favorite signatory on this one is another Nobel laureate, the fiery left-wing feminist Austrian Elfriede Jelinek, known for her 1983 masterpiece The Piano Teacher.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
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The political scientist Joseph Nye has argued that these American ideals are a core component of U.S. soft power.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Proponents of the movement argue that support for Trump among men points to differing ideals for women's rights.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 9 Nov. 2024
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Though their relationship is studded by space travel, climate change activism and yacht trips, Sánchez is taking time to enjoy the quintessential experiences of getting married.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Known as Secret Season, now is the best time to visit this quintessential California escape.Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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