classic
adjective
[ ˈklasɪk ]
• judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
• "a classic novel"
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definitive,
authoritative,
outstanding,
of the highest quality,
first-rate,
first-class,
best,
finest,
excellent,
superior,
masterly,
exemplary,
consummate,
ideal,
• very typical of its kind.
• "Hamlet is the classic example of a tragedy"
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typical,
archetypal,
quintessential,
vintage,
model,
representative,
prototypical,
paradigmatic,
perfect,
prime,
copybook,
textbook,
standard,
characteristic,
stock,
true to form,
classic
noun
• a work of art of recognized and established value.
• "his books have become classics"
Similar:
definitive example,
model,
epitome,
paradigm,
exemplar,
prototype,
outstanding example,
paragon,
great work,
masterpiece,
masterwork,
established work,
standard,
pièce de résistance,
• a subject at school or university which involves the study of ancient Greek and Latin literature, philosophy, and history.
• "an honours degree in Classics"
• a major sports tournament or competition, especially in golf or tennis.
• "the Australian Classic"
Origin:
early 17th century: from French classique or Latin classicus ‘belonging to a class or division’, later ‘of the highest class’, from classis (see class).
