Meaning & use
classic
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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