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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
Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
Photo: Brett Wood For his clothes, meanwhile, Cooper studied classic French and American workwear, an influence visible in his signature design, Will’s Jacket.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
Invincible Fight Girl’s story about a young accountant named Andy (Sydney Mikayla) who dreams of becoming a legendary wrestler is the stuff of shonen classics like Dragon Ball Z and One Piece.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
As such, the full-length was more personal than Artpop and boasted a country undercurrent, with nods toward classic rock and Americana akin to Born This Way.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
Photo: Brett Wood For his clothes, meanwhile, Cooper studied classic French and American workwear, an influence visible in his signature design, Will’s Jacket.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
The couple plan to offer a Polish plate, which is basically a sampler of classics like Polish sausage and perogies.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
Invincible Fight Girl’s story about a young accountant named Andy (Sydney Mikayla) who dreams of becoming a legendary wrestler is the stuff of shonen classics like Dragon Ball Z and One Piece.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classic
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From Target-Centric Leader To Visionary Storyteller Leaders who are elevated to the C-suite often have a record of exemplary performance, as measured by targets or metrics achieved.S. Venkatesh, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Freeman’s joy and pain, along with LeBron’s savviness and protectiveness of his own children, are exemplary.Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 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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YouTube said the platform has a multilayered approach to connect users with authoritative news and information while ensuring a variety of viewpoints are represented.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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The partnerships allow OpenAI to include more authoritative, up-to-date information within its products.Shirin Ghaffary, Fortune, 31 Oct. 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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His shows were theatrical masterpieces, and Luther was involved in every detail of their production: his vocals, his background singers’ harmonies, their choreography and even his background singers’ gowns!Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The masterpiece shoots from No. 22 to No. 20 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums ranking this time around.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The JLab Talk Pro is a versatile USB microphone ideal for podcasters and remote workers seeking professional sound quality at an accessible price.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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The fracking issue exemplifies the difference between the ideals and the practical.Daniel Markind, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Sit-down chain restaurants may be the quintessential American business, beginning with the expansion of Howard Johnson's after World War II as families got in the car and started to travel.Alana Semuels, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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This idyllic, simple scene is quintessential to the core story Malcom is framing which is for Black folks to be powerfully rooted and grounded in family despite turmoil and trouble.Malik William, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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