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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
Oliver Brandt, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Our day on the water is capped by a VIP workshop tour of Bellini Nautica, the foremost Riva-restoration experts, as well as the company’s vintage Riva collection—the world’s most complete assemblage of the classic boats, featuring 20 models dating from the 1920s to the 1970s.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
In the 1910s, as Russia was being convulsed by the Bolsheviks, Hollywood was turning out the earliest classics by D. W. Griffith, Charlie Chaplin, and John Ford.
—Peter Tonguette, National Review, 20 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Combining a trending genre with the all-time classic elements from Pokémon proved to be a hit and Palworld became a worldwide phenomenon overnight.
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When the school sent students home in the spring of 2020, Laufey returned to Iceland and began posting videos of herself recording midcentury classics.
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The presentation is a bit of a flop, but the mapo tofu is an exemplary version of the Sichuan dish, with soft, silky tofu in a deeply savory red sauce.—
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Even the performances have an exemplary historical tenor.—
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Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.—
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With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.—
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Morello mixed in brief passages of his own distinctive sound, but the overall effect remained tied to an older tradition.—
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For one thing, Ross created conditions for distinctive voices to be heard.—
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This was the sort of authoritative result that proves Missouri could make some noise come March.—
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Isbell’s authoritative vocal performance also highlighted his savvy wordplay and observations, tools that reinforced his music’s tight links with descriptive language and honest perspective.—
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His work is grounded in a three-layer model developed during his time at C4ADS: data management, analysis, and requirements.—
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That sale was followed by the film’s Oscar win, which helped make docs a cornerstone of Netflix’s business model.—
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Accessible only by a daring climb up sheer rock faces, this 6th-century masterpiece rewards the brave with breathtaking views and ancient frescoes untouched by time.—
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James lifted the Lakers over Golden State with a vintage 42-point, 17-rebound masterpiece.—
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Their revolutionary ideas about communal love were rooted in radically changing how people relate to one another and the programs inspired by these ideals demonstrated the profound capacity of collective care and solidarity.—
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Luckily, designers are prepared with ladylike jackets with a roomier fit—ideal for pairing with some stirrup leggings and a heel or ballerina.—
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Healthcare is a quintessential people business, requiring new tools to fit seamlessly into existing workflows.—
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The two are a quintessential example of people who found love in their golden years after having lived full lives separately before meeting each other.—
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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