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classics

British  
/ ˈklæsɪks /

plural noun

  1. a body of literature regarded as great or lasting, esp that of ancient Greece or Rome

  2. the ancient Greek and Latin languages

  3. (functioning as singular) ancient Greek and Roman culture considered as a subject for academic study

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William, who is mistakenly reported to have died, is played by Mark Heap, a regular from sitcom classics like Green Wing, Spaced and Friday Night Dinner.

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The film was shown in a restored version at this year's Venice Film Festival, winning an award for best film in the classics section.

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Quiet luxury was the trend of 2025 - focusing on elegance and simplicity, it was about choosing timeless classics in quality fabrics that could be worn again and again.

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Crowds pressed around an ice rink blasting Christmas classics, barely audible over the joyous screams of children swaying on a pendulum ride nearby.

From Barron's

Complicated family dynamics don't disappear just because it's Christmas and festive classics are playing.

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