Classic
Original formula designation
Classic describes something recognized as an outstanding example of its kind, often serving as a standard against which others are measured: a classic novel, classic rock.
It can mean typical or characteristic: That excuse is classic Dave.
A classic is a work of enduring excellence: the classics of Western literature.
As an adjective, classic also describes styles that are timeless rather than trendy: a classic black dress.
Classical, the related form, tends toward formal artistic traditions—classical music, classical architecture.
Concerning beauty or art
- cleanFree of soil
- simpleFree of complexity
- understatedDeliberately minimized in expression
- minimalistOne favoring bare essentials
elegant · tailored · crisp · neutral · monochrome · preppy · wardrobe · little black dress
Body of written works
- canonAccepted authoritative works
- HomerAncient Greek epic composer
- ShakespeareElizabethan dramatist and poet
- DickensSurname of Victorian novelist
Austen · Tolstoy · Dostoevsky · Cervantes · epic · tragedy · sonnet · novel
Solid earthen material
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
- orchestraLarge instrumental ensemble
- MozartEighteenth-century Austrian composer
- BeethovenGerman classical music giant
Bach · concerto · sonata · opus · philharmonic · chamber · conductor · composition
Unaffected by eras
- enduringPersisting through time
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
- vintageQuality from past eras
- retroEvoking recent past
ageless · eternal · legendary · definitive · quintessential · masterpiece · benchmark · gold standard
Following long-held customs
- conventionalFollowing accepted practices
- orthodoxConforming to established belief
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
time-honored · established · conservative · proper · formal · refined · elegant · dignified
Wheeled motor vehicle
- vintageQuality from past eras
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- restorationReturning something to condition
- chromeReflective metal coating
fins · Mustang · Corvette · Thunderbird · Beetle · Porsche · Ferrari · roadster
Organized play or sport
- matchGame between opponents
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- showdownDecisive final confrontation
memorable · historic · epic · rematch · tournament · legendary · unforgettable · thriller
aesthetic
Concerning beauty or art
- cleanFree of soil
- simpleFree of complexity
- understatedDeliberately minimized in expression
minimalist · elegant · tailored · crisp · neutral · monochrome · preppy · wardrobe · little black dress · pearl
literature
Body of written works
- canonAccepted authoritative works
- HomerAncient Greek epic composer
- ShakespeareElizabethan dramatist and poet
Dickens · Austen · Tolstoy · Dostoevsky · Cervantes · epic · tragedy · sonnet · novel · poetry
rock
Solid earthen material
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
- orchestraLarge instrumental ensemble
- MozartEighteenth-century Austrian composer
Beethoven · Bach · concerto · sonata · opus · philharmonic · chamber · conductor · composition · movement
timeless
Unaffected by eras
retro · ageless · eternal · legendary · definitive · quintessential · masterpiece · benchmark · gold standard · canonical
traditional
Following long-held customs
- conventionalFollowing accepted practices
- orthodoxConforming to established belief
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
heritage · time-honored · established · conservative · proper · formal · refined · elegant · dignified · stately
car
Wheeled motor vehicle
- vintageQuality from past eras
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- restorationReturning something to condition
chrome · fins · Mustang · Corvette · Thunderbird · Beetle · Porsche · Ferrari · roadster · convertible
game
Organized play or sport
- matchGame between opponents
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
- championshipCompetition for top rank
showdown · memorable · historic · epic · rematch · tournament · legendary · unforgettable · thriller · upset
Classicfad
Short-lived enthusiasm
trendy · ephemeral · fleeting · passing · flash in the pan
Classicinferior
Of lower rank
substandard · mediocre · second-rate · forgettable · lackluster
Classicmodern
Of recent times
contemporary · avant-garde · experimental · cutting-edge · futuristic
- first classHighest quality or rank
- gym classSchool physical education period
- middle classIntermediate socioeconomic group
- class clownStudent who disrupts with humor
- math classAcademic period for calculations
- classical musicWestern orchestral tradition
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