Meaning & use

classic

adjective·Everyday

Widely recognized as being of the highest quality and lasting value, often serving as a standard example.

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The film is considered a classic example of suspenseful storytelling.

She wore a classic black dress that never seems to go out of style.

A note on using this word

Classic implies lasting quality across time, while classical specifically refers to ancient Greek and Roman culture or traditional art forms.

Words with a similar meaning

timelessenduring

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A work of art, literature, or music of recognized and lasting excellence.

Many students are required to read at least one nineteenth-century classic in school.

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