Classic synonyms

ageless

(Relative to past) Having existed for so great a period of time that its longevity cannot be expressed.

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well-known

The definition of well known is someone or something many people are aware of or have knowledge of.

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established

Of a religion, church etc.: formally recognized by a state as being official within that area.

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paramount

Ranking higher than any other, as in power or importance; chief; supreme

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exemplar

Something fit to be imitated; see ideal and model.

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flawless

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excellent (related)

Superior in kind or degree, irrespective of moral quality.

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ranking

Prominent or outstanding

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prime

(--- 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 assigned to the first hour of daylight (in the Liturgy of the Hours, both Lauds and Prime have been replaced by Morning Prayer)

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abnormal (antonym)

Not conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type. [First attested around the mid 19^th century.]

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perfect (related)

Fitting its definition precisely.

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archetypical

In the way of an archetype, in the way of an idealized model or most representative.

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classical

Of or relating to music in the educated European tradition, such as symphony and opera, as opposed to popular or folk music.

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noteworthy

Deserving attention; notable; worthy of notice.

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ideal

One that is regarded as a standard or model of perfection or excellence:

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nonclassical (antonym)

(Physics) Not governed by the rules of Newtonian mechanics, or by the classical theory of electromagnetism.

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retro (related)

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standard

Of a usable or serviceable grade or quality.

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traditional

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.

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time-honored

The definition of time-honored is long-standing, revered or followed as a result of a long tradition or history.

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archetypal

Of or pertaining to an archetype.

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typical

Having or showing the characteristics, qualities, etc. of a kind, class, or group so fully as to be a representative example

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canonical

The definition of canonical is accepted or according to the church or Bible.

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masterwork

Masterpiece

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timeless

The definition of timeless is something that cannot be measured by time or does not go out of style.

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distinguished

Having a dignified appearance or demeanor

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masterpiece (related)

The definition of a masterpiece is the greatest work in the career of an artist or group.

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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:

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composition

(Linguis.) The device or process of forming compounds from two or more base morphemes

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old

People who are old; old beings; the older generation; usually used with the.

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top

(Nautical) A platform enclosing the head of each mast of a sailing ship, to which the topmast rigging is attached.

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venerable

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vintage

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.

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