How to Use classic in a Sentence

classic

1 of 2 adjective
  • It's a classic suit that won't go out of style.
  • I like the car's classic contours.
  • The battle was a classic example of poor planning.
  • She prefers classic furniture designs.
  • This is a classic short ribs recipe.
    — Jenny Rosenstrach, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Avidlove’s style is more of a classic tank top.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 June 2026
  • Just a classic, old-school place — steak is great.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
  • Firth wore a classic black suit with a white shirt and black tie.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 6 June 2026
  • Skip the sheepskin and go for a classic leather.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Enough of that same classic cocktail to serve a crowd?
    — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Yellow cake is one of those classic, go-to cakes.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • This is the classic choice, and for good reason.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
  • This is just a great, classic talk-show segment.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 June 2026
  • Classic cocktails and beer were on the menu, too.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
  • Spring green or a mix of pastels are a fun change from classic ivory.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Add one to your fall wardrobe before the classic pieces sell out.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • An all-white kitchen is classic, but doesn't need to be boring.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Your classic right place, right time, right people.
    — Sanja Sullivan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Grandma loves the classic chess pie.
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
  • It is designed to be more classic Austin in feel.
    — Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Set out a mix of classic favorites and small cups for mixing.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2023
  • We were taken with the classic beach look of this large beach towel.
    — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2023
  • And as for colors, dark blue with white is the classic combo.
    — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 June 2026
  • Amp up your classic French tip with a neon green cat-eye polish.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Even picky eaters are going to love this take on a classic casserole.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
  • And Harvey says — and this is classic — 'wait for me.
    — Steve Futterman, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The menu has five classic Cuban options.
    — ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Pullman went for a classic bow tie and tuxedo.
    — Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • How does a classic cocktail translate to a cake?
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Don't limit ham to the main dish; throw it into a classic side too!
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026

classic

2 of 2 noun
  • I like to read the classics.
  • That car is a classic.
  • She studied classics in college.
  • The football game is a Thanksgiving classic.
  • He teaches classics at the local university.
  • Ham and bean soup is a classic.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
  • That is on our list of classics.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
  • This is a weird and wild classic.
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • Stick to the classics with this recipe.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Yeah, just stick to the classics.
    — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Put a hearty spin on the potluck classic.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
  • There are the classics, first of all.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 18 June 2026
  • Club classics can’t do much about that.
    — Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
  • Well, can’t go wrong with the classics.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Cult classics aren’t just weird.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
  • What were some of the classics that were on the mood board for this?
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
  • This alpine classic is just a short drive from Reno.
    — Ted Alvarez, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
  • French onion soup is a classic for a reason.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
  • The problem is, the movie is such a classic.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
  • The problem is, the movie is such a classic.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • The problem is, the movie is such a classic.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • In other words, why mess with a classic?
    — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Her taste in hotels skews classic rather than trendy.
    — David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Trends come and go, but the classics never go out of style.
    — Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Some films take their time to become classics.
    — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Prunes are a classic for a reason.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
  • The pieces range from classics to new writings.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
  • That said, sometimes the classics will do just fine.
    — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
  • For those who prefer the classics, fear not.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Instant classics tend to be messy that way.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025

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