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classic

Definition for classic

adjective as in characteristic, regular

Strongest matches

simple, typical, usual

noun as in model

Weak matches

chef d'oeuvre, magnum opus, tour de force

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The aforementioned Six Nations will be hugely anticipated, and should be another classic, while 2026 also sees the inaugural Nations Championship in the men's game.

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The “Knives Out” whodunits are about classic filmmaking delights: smart scripts, sharp jokes and big stars.

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Satisfying their day one fans, the Clipse also performed a handful of their classic records like “Mr. Me Too” and “What Happened to That Boy.”

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They seem to like the weirder stuff on it rather than the ... let’s call it, the classic rock alternative stuff.

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The film became a cult classic and many fans credited Dharmendra for its success, describing him as the "soul of Sholay".

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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