as in classic
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated
a paradigmatic essay in which the writer presents his point of view clearly and engagingly
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Adjective
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Fashion trends may come and go, but a classic black sweater is forever.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
8 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
Adjective
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Finally, this exemplary fabric had been put into a massive machine called the Dolphin 1200, which finishes the fabric and prevents it from shrinking.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The comedians reflect on which exemplary celebrity hosts had the skills to join the SNL cast full-time in this exclusive clip from the ep.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As played by Samantha Gershman in her Drury Lane Theatre debut, King is the quintessential girl next door: sweet, earnest and family-oriented.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Belting out a national anthem at a sports event is a quintessential patriotic act.—
Talib Visram,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This 1989 build is No. 26 of the 29 made, and one of nine finished in the model’s definitive Blutengelb (Blossom Yellow) paint.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2025
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The dual themes gave audiences plenty to unpack and the references mentioned here are not by any means a definitive or exhaustive list of all that was included.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Leibovitz was tapped to take the portraits after the show's marketing team thought her style would be perfect for the project.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Orly Nail Lacquer On Sale 10% off $9 Buy Now On Amazon This Orly Nail Lacquer comes in a few sheer nude shades, perfect for an American manicure.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The addition of comprehensive model evaluation tools and multi-model inference capabilities positions Bedrock as a mature platform for enterprise AI initiatives.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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The United States sent Moscow a model suburban home, cut in half, so television cameras could show the interior.—
Matthew Thompson,
New York Times,
25 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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The transition from fashion to hospitality does have unique challenges.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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The post-Watergate Inspectors General Act of 1978 created a unique constitutional hybrid of presidential appointees.—
Linda Thompson Gonzalez,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2025
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