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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Cinematic classics are works encased in amber, comfortable for their familiarity.
From Salon
But do shoppers really want to buy these creative versions of Easter classics or is a back-to-basics approach the way forward, particularly when the cost of living is rising?
From BBC
A listing of influential movies we published last month was largely based on box-office receipts and included films that became cult classics.
At the premiere, fans sang along to the classics and sniffled during “Younger You.”
From Los Angeles Times
After an $82 million expansion, New York's New Museum will bring contemporary art back to the heart of Manhattan, showcasing modern works alongside classics by Dali and Marcel Duchamp after two years closed.
From Barron's
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