classic

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adjective

clas·sic ˈkla-sik How to pronounce classic (audio)

: serving as a standard of excellence : of recognized value

classic literary works

a classic case study on hysteria

: traditional, enduring

classic designs

: characterized by simple tailored lines in fashion year after year

a classic suit

: of or relating to the ancient Greeks and Romans or their culture : classical

: historically memorable

a classic battle

: noted because of special literary or historical associations

Paris is the classic refuge of expatriates

: authentic, authoritative

a classic study of eyewitness accounts

: typical

a classic example of chicanery

a classic error

capitalized : of or relating to the period of highest development of Mesoamerican and especially Mayan culture about a.d. 300–900

Example Sentences

Adjective She prefers classic furniture designs. 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. Noun That car is a classic. I like to read the classics. He teaches classics at the local university. She studied classics in college. an interest in the classics The football game is a Thanksgiving classic. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

For 2022, the festival promises a world-class lineup of music including classic rock, Americana, alt-rock and bluegrass.

Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 8 Sep. 2022 The classic style that Maude channeled is reminiscent of her 2022 Met Gala look, which was an off-the-shoulder gown with tight waves and a dark red lip.

Seventeen, 6 Sep. 2022 Fellow classic-rock bands REO Speedwagon and Loverboy are also on the bill.

Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 6 Sep. 2022 Ferry, Andy Mackay, Phil Manzanera and Paul Thompson were among the last holdouts of the classic-rock reunion wave; fans will now finally get their chance to see them off in style.

Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Embrace the simplicity and classic style of a farmhouse Christmas—no shiplap required!

Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022 Blake's style is spectacular, but some of the looks that have made the biggest impact are the ones inspired by Disney's classic characters.

Colleen Kratofil, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 Play old-fashioned arcade-style games, enjoy literary performances and meet some of your favorite classic characters as well as other authors, including Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe and Henry David Thoreau.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 First things first, find a blazer that fits well and feels like a feminine version of the classic menswear style.

Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2022

Noun

Zemeckis' film follows most of the same beats of the 1940 classic while adding a brief backstory for Geppetto, who models the Pinocchio puppet after his late son.

Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 Oil is a Barbados classic from at least 100 years ago, made of rum, a lime/clove/almond liqueur called Falernum, bitters and possibly lime juice, but possibly not (more on that below).

Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2022 Earthworm Jim, meanwhile, is an all-time classic in my book.

Kris Holt, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Loeffler Randall just refreshed its sale section with leather pieces so perfect for fall, including this classic (and spacious) cross-body bag.

Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Aug. 2022 Girls Will Be Girls, a classic in its own right, laid the groundwork for hits to come.

Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Aug. 2022 The longest-running NCAA Division II classic in the nation will return to Birmingham this fall.

Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al, 13 Aug. 2022 So likes the Helium, calling it an affordable classic in her Best Rain Jackets guide.

Gear Team, Wired, 3 Aug. 2022 The book has become a classic in the Netherlands, despite (or perhaps partly because of) its savage portrayal of the warriors whom the Dutch idealized for their efforts to liberate the country.

Francine Prose, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022 See More

单词	classics
释义	classic 1 of 2 adjective clas·sic ˈkla-sik 1 a : serving as a standard of excellence : of recognized value classic literary works a classic case study on hysteria b : traditional, enduring classic designs c : characterized by simple tailored lines in fashion year after year a classic suit 2 : of or relating to the ancient Greeks and Romans or their culture : classical 3 a : historically memorable a classic battle b : noted because of special literary or historical associations Paris is the classic refuge of expatriates 4 a : authentic, authoritative a classic study of eyewitness accounts b : typical a classic example of chicanery a classic error 5 capitalized : of or relating to the period of highest development of Mesoamerican and especially Mayan culture about a.d. 300–900 classic 2 of 2 noun 1 : a literary work of ancient Greece or Rome studied the classics in college 2 a : a work of enduring excellence His manual of biology has become a classic among scientists. also : its author He had already become a classic many years before his death. b : an authoritative source 3 : a typical or perfect example His march through the wilderness of Maine has been regarded as a classic of perseverance. 4 : a traditional event a football classic Synonyms Adjective archetypal archetypical definitive exemplary imitable model paradigmatic quintessential textbook Noun beau ideal eidolon exemplar idea ideal model nonesuch nonpareil paragon patron saint See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective She prefers classic furniture designs. 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. Noun That car is a classic. I like to read the classics. He teaches classics at the local university. She studied classics in college. an interest in the classics The football game is a Thanksgiving classic. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective For 2022, the festival promises a world-class lineup of music including classic rock, Americana, alt-rock and bluegrass. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 8 Sep. 2022 The classic style that Maude channeled is reminiscent of her 2022 Met Gala look, which was an off-the-shoulder gown with tight waves and a dark red lip. Seventeen, 6 Sep. 2022 Fellow classic-rock bands REO Speedwagon and Loverboy are also on the bill. Matt Wake \| Mwake@al.com, al, 6 Sep. 2022 Ferry, Andy Mackay, Phil Manzanera and Paul Thompson were among the last holdouts of the classic-rock reunion wave; fans will now finally get their chance to see them off in style. Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Embrace the simplicity and classic style of a farmhouse Christmas—no shiplap required! Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2022 Blake's style is spectacular, but some of the looks that have made the biggest impact are the ones inspired by Disney's classic characters. Colleen Kratofil, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 Play old-fashioned arcade-style games, enjoy literary performances and meet some of your favorite classic characters as well as other authors, including Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe and Henry David Thoreau. San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 First things first, find a blazer that fits well and feels like a feminine version of the classic menswear style. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2022 Noun Zemeckis' film follows most of the same beats of the 1940 classic while adding a brief backstory for Geppetto, who models the Pinocchio puppet after his late son. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 Oil is a Barbados classic from at least 100 years ago, made of rum, a lime/clove/almond liqueur called Falernum, bitters and possibly lime juice, but possibly not (more on that below). Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2022 Earthworm Jim, meanwhile, is an all-time classic in my book. Kris Holt, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Loeffler Randall just refreshed its sale section with leather pieces so perfect for fall, including this classic (and spacious) cross-body bag. Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Aug. 2022 Girls Will Be Girls, a classic in its own right, laid the groundwork for hits to come. Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Aug. 2022 The longest-running NCAA Division II classic in the nation will return to Birmingham this fall. Shauna Stuart \| Sstuart@al.com, al, 13 Aug. 2022 So likes the Helium, calling it an affordable classic in her Best Rain Jackets guide. Gear Team, Wired, 3 Aug. 2022 The book has become a classic in the Netherlands, despite (or perhaps partly because of) its savage portrayal of the warriors whom the Dutch idealized for their efforts to liberate the country. Francine Prose, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective French or Latin; French classique, from Latin classicus of the highest class of Roman citizens, of the first rank, from classis — see class entry 1 First Known Use Adjective 1597, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Noun 1684, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing classic destined to become a classic classic case destined to become a classic classic case Kids Definition classic 1 of 2 adjective clas·sic ˈkla-sik 1 : serving as a model of the best of its kind It's a classic story for children. 2 : fashionable year after year a classic style 3 : of or relating to the ancient Greeks and Romans or their culture classic sculptures 4 : being typical of its kind a classic mistake classic 2 of 2 noun 1 : a written work or author of ancient Greece or Rome 2 : a great work of art a classic of literature 3 : something long regarded as outstanding of its kind a classic car Medical Definition classic adjective clas·sic ˈklas-ik variants or classical -i-kəl : standard or recognized especially because of great frequency or consistency of occurrence the classic triad of urethritis, conjunctivitis, and arthritis signaling Reiter's syndrome Emergency Medicine classics noun plural of classic 1 as in ideas 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 Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance ideas models incarnations examples ideals manifestations pinnacles patron saints paragons exemplars standards mirrors nonpareils essences paradigms eidola principles touchstones eidolons nonesuches phantoms beau ideals role models archetypes zeniths pinks guidelines personifications rules epitomes patterns embodiments culminations gages gauges apexes apotheoses summits quintessences acmes peaks apices 2 as in masterpieces 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 Synonyms & Similar Words masterpieces masterworks blockbusters showpieces gems magnum opuses masterstrokes megahits successes chefs d'oeuvre treasures winners jewels prizes pièces de résistance tours de force smashes Antonyms & Near Antonyms disasters failures duds bombs losers catastrophes flops clunkers washouts turkeys debacles fiascoes débâcles fizzles See More 3 as in incarnations the most perfect type or example his journey of discovery was a classic of arduous effort and fierce determination Synonyms & Similar Words incarnations ideals models perfections manifestations exemplars bywords standards zeniths epitomes paradigms apotheoses acmes prototypes quintessences archetypes heights touchstones beau ideals avatars benchmarks paragons incorporations ultimates abstracts criteria last words personifications nonpareils criterions embodiments yardsticks meridians embodiers
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