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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
Rs Editors,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
This versatile ice cream maker lets the whole family whip up gelato, milkshakes, sorbet, and classic ice cream in a flash.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The edges of the tool serve as pry bar, package opener, wrench, and that EDC classic, a bottle opener.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
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Adjective
Using premium ingredients and modern cooking techniques, the team serves up classic BBQ staples alongside inventive takes on fan-favorite dishes.
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Rs Editors,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
This versatile ice cream maker lets the whole family whip up gelato, milkshakes, sorbet, and classic ice cream in a flash.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Noun
In another 250 years, what books will be considered American classics?
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The edges of the tool serve as pry bar, package opener, wrench, and that EDC classic, a bottle opener.
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Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classic
Adjective
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Supporters cite her exemplary conduct and family separation, while critics emphasize strict penalties for white-collar crime.
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The state specifies that exemplary damages are capped at the greater of either $200,000 or two times the amount of economic damages plus an amount equal to non-economic damages, not to exceed $750,000.
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While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.
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Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi.
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Tabby coated cats have a distinctive 'M'-shaped mark on their foreheads.
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The restaurants are also rated highly for their traditional chile relleno and for the distinctive fish or shrimp tacos with chipotle sauce and mango pico de gallo.
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By separating address grouping, attribution, and operator, the proposal addresses a weakness that has long existed in blockchain analytics; confidence can be mistaken for proof especially given the lack of authoritative auditing standards.
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Your 10th House of Career and Status gets a quiet lift from the Moon, which trines authoritative Saturn in your 2nd House of Finances.
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Open-source and open-weight models make different parts of an AI model available for developers to inspect, use and sometimes modify.
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Unlike some folding bikes – including popular models from Brompton and Birdy – which come with small 16-inch wheels, the Tetra gets 20-inchers for greater comfort over a variety of road surfaces.
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Situated in an elegant French neoclassical building in Barcelona’s Eixample district, the hotel puts you just footsteps away from luxury shopping, restaurants adored by locals, and masterpieces by Gaudí and other Spanish architects.
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To this day, nearly every aspect of this masterpiece remains ambiguous, alluringly unsettled.
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This can fuel a return to regressive ideals of masculinity and virility.
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Universities, like every organization, must balance educational ideals with monetary realities, demographic pressures, legal constraints, and institutional priorities.
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This one in particular is quintessential to the Haitian and Dominican diaspora.
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Most recently, Danson has starred in the Netflix comedy series, A Man on the Inside and has played himself in the quintessential comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm, which recently concluded its 12th and final season on HBO.
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“Classic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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