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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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