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classic
adjective
noun
Of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
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adjective
Of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
“Classic Chinese pottery”
adjective
Well-known and long-established in form or style
“A classical ballet”
adjective
Considered of the highest quality and lasting significance or worth
“A classic car”
adjective
Of a well-known type; remarkably typical
“The classic struggle between good and evil”
noun
A creation of the highest excellence
noun
An artist who has created classic works
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Classic Chinese pottery
Classical Marxism
A classical ballet
Classic double-breasted suit
The classic struggle between good and evil
A classic car
‘War and Peace’ is a classic novel
I woke up with all the classic symptoms of the flu
She made the classic mistake of choosing style over substance
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