classics
Britishplural noun
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a body of literature regarded as great or lasting, esp that of ancient Greece or Rome
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the ancient Greek and Latin languages
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(functioning as singular) ancient Greek and Roman culture considered as a subject for academic study
Example Sentences
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Fanning may be acting in the modern age, but she has the exceptional curiosity and work ethic that transcend trends, making contemporary films feel like instant classics.
From Salon
Pay close attention to appreciate the artful genuflection to classics like “Excalibur.”
From Salon
Her films are cult classics, her performances still lauded.
From Los Angeles Times
The River Pang in Berkshire is regarded by some as one of the inspirations for Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows classics.
From BBC
Rosta had never acted professionally on screen before; Hunter was the Oscar-winning star of classics ranging from “The Piano” to “Broadcast News.”
From Los Angeles Times
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