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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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“I took the classic actor to director to producer to internet executive to CEO to game show host pipeline,” Reich says.

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Inside, the aesthetic is modern, yet elegant, with roaring fireplaces seen in multiple rooms to give the home a very cozy feel without sacrificing the classic California vibe.

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And “It’s like a classic,” and it’s like “No.”

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Monday's reunion had the ingredients of another classic but, unfortunately for Wales, their 2015 meeting remains the last time Belgium were defeated in a World Cup or European Championship qualifier.

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A classic example is Henry Ford’s Model T destroying the market for horse-drawn carriages.

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

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