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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
Shea Simmons, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
And believe it or not, the new game is as classic an Indy adventure as Raiders of the Lost Ark – due in no small part to Baker's uncanny ability to channel the whip-cracking and wise-cracking hero.
—Ryan Benk, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Among his many accomplishments in movies and music is his landmark holiday album featuring a modern Christmas song classic.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The cropped sweatshirt has a drop sleeve that adds interest, a classic crew neckline, and elastic wrists for a crisper fit.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
And believe it or not, the new game is as classic an Indy adventure as Raiders of the Lost Ark – due in no small part to Baker's uncanny ability to channel the whip-cracking and wise-cracking hero.
—Ryan Benk, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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Before his role in the Christmas classic, Marshall was best known for appearances in 1957's 12 Angry Men and on the TV series The Defenders and The Bold Ones: The New Doctors.
—Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Among his many accomplishments in movies and music is his landmark holiday album featuring a modern Christmas song classic.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Bryan Mbeumo has been a key player under Frank (Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) That defeat was part of a run of away results which is as dismal as Brentford’s home form has been exemplary.Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The technology may be exemplary, but even science cannot perform miracles.RM Clark, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Develop Mobile Apps Another excellent and popular idea to build passive income is app creation.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This example from Swiss Watch Expo is in excellent, near new condition with its full bracelet and original box.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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Police released several images of the shooter in which he can be seen wearing a dark-colored jacket with a hood over his head, a black facemask, black-and-white sneakers and a distinctive gray backpack.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Use handwritten envelopes or add festive elements, like wax seals or sparkling liners, for a refined and distinctive look.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Your 1987 portrayal of Titus Andronicus for the Royal Shakespeare Company was a sensation and has been called the authoritative interpretation of the role.Andrew Goldman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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Huang’s note is a vindication by an authoritative third party of CEO Pedro Martinez’s refusal to take out a short-term, high-interest loan that the mayor, a close union ally, proposed in July.Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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Under Biggest Threats of Extreme Fire Celebrity Homes Under 'Significant Threat' From Malibu Franklin Fire Pepperdine has historically used the shelter-in-place model, according to Gash.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The idea is that adding more computing power and more data guarantees better models to an infinite degree.Deirdre Bosa,Jasmine Wu, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jason Schmidt The Best New York Art Shows of 2024 Outsiders, Renaissance masterpieces, crazy quilts, and more.Vulture Editors, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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Spanning from luminous leaded glass masterpieces to rare and storied collections, the auctions honor the legacy of Louis Comfort Tiffany alongside a selection of design masterworks spanning Art Deco to contemporary icons, Sotheby’s said in a statement.Thomas Waller, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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As voters who found sympathies with Trump inch closer toward a home with the GOP, liberals and moderates are in the messy process of figuring out their ideals, how to unite around them and how to message everything to the rest of the country.Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
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Sweeney is, of course, far closer to the culture-at-large’s Platonic ideal of symmetrical blonde womanhood than many, and she is doubtless spared much of the vitriol that other women in the public eye (most women in the TikTok age, really) aren’t.Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Item #5: Visiting the Pub Where Jude Law and Cameron Diaz Lock Eyes From Across the Room A true highlight of the day was visiting the White Horse: a quintessential British pub where, after deciding to stay in England for the holidays, Cameron Diaz reunites with Jude Law.Hannah Daly, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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This classic is often considered the quintessential Christmas film.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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