Classic synonyms
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(Relative to past) Having existed for so great a period of time that its longevity cannot be expressed.
Ranking higher than any other, as in power or importance; chief; supreme
excellent (related)
Superior in kind or degree, irrespective of moral quality.
Of a religion, church etc.: formally recognized by a state as being official within that area.
Of or relating to music in the educated European tradition, such as symphony and opera, as opposed to popular or folk music.
One that is regarded as a standard or model of perfection or excellence:
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In the way of an archetype, in the way of an idealized model or most representative.
Of a usable or serviceable grade or quality.
Of or pertaining to tradition; derived from tradition; communicated from ancestors to descendants by word only; transmitted from age to age without writing; as, traditional opinions; traditional customs; traditional expositions of the Scriptures.
The definition of time-honored is long-standing, revered or followed as a result of a long tradition or history.
Of or pertaining to an archetype.
Having or showing the characteristics, qualities, etc. of a kind, class, or group so fully as to be a representative example
The definition of timeless is something that cannot be measured by time or does not go out of style.
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Having a dignified appearance or demeanor
Prominent or outstanding
The definition of well known is someone or something many people are aware of or have knowledge of.
famous (related)
Much talked about; having fame, or celebrity; renowned
masterpiece (related)
The definition of a masterpiece is the greatest work in the career of an artist or group.
model (related)
A schematic description or representation of something, especially a system or phenomenon, that accounts for its properties and is used to study its characteristics:
A person who lived in times long past.
(Linguis.) The device or process of forming compounds from two or more base morphemes
People who are old; old beings; the older generation; usually used with the.
(--- R.C.Ch.) A part of the Divine Office orig. assigned to the first hour of daylight (in the Liturgy of the Hours, both Lauds and Prime have been replaced by Morning Prayer)
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(Nautical) A platform enclosing the head of each mast of a sailing ship, to which the topmast rigging is attached.
Vintage is defined as how much wine was produced in a particular area during one season, the year and region a wine was produced or a specific model of car from a particular production year.
uncharacteristic (antonym)
Out of character; behavior that is unusual for a given person or thing.
irregular (antonym)
Of uneven rate, occurrence, or duration:
second-rate (antonym)
Of mediocre quality, not first class.
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romantic (related)
Romantic is defined as something, such as an action or behavior, that is done to woo a significant other or to be a sign of love and/or affection.
Having the nature of, constituting, or serving as a type
Related as members of a substitution class
Of or pertaining to a prototype
Of or pertaining to a prototype; prototypical
Constituting or representing an original type of something that others are modelled on, or derived from
Of, relating to, or having the nature of a quintessence; being the most typical:
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Representing or serving to represent
usual (related)
The definition of usual is something common or regularly used.
good (related)
Able to be depended on for the discharge of obligations incurred; of unimpaired credit.
Of or relating to both Greece and Rome:
(Chiefly UK) Alternative form of Greco-Roman.
Of or relating to the ancient Greek culture and civilization before the Hellenistic period.
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Having a commanding style.
Limiting; determining.
nonclassical (antonym)
(Physics) Not governed by the rules of Newtonian mechanics, or by the classical theory of electromagnetism.
concertino
(Music) a section in a concerto grosso played by three instruments.
sinfonietta
A brief symphony, usually for a small orchestra
symphonia
A taxonomic genus within the family Clusiaceae — several trees from Madagascar.
retro (related)
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legendary (related)
jazz (related)
sci-fi (related)
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classy (related)
contempory (related)
genre-defining (related)
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legends (related)
Superior means higher or greater in value.
(Idiomatic) superb, exceptional; of the best sort; very high quality
Lasting; permanent; durable
The definition of canonical is accepted or according to the church or Bible.
Having lasting fame
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same (related)
The definition of same is a person or thing which is equal or identical to another.
Prominent; distinguished; conspicuous
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