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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
classic
I.adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a classic movie (=an old movie that is very good)
▪ a scene from the classic movie ‘Casablanca’
a classic story (=old and admired by many people, or typical and good )
▪ a classic story about a little girl who falls down a rabbit hole
a classic symptom (=a typical symptom)
▪ These are all classic symptoms of hay fever.
a classic/perfect/prime example (=very typical)
▪ This is a classic example of how not to run a business.
▪ The pot is a perfect example of the Marine Style.
▪ This is a prime example of government incompetence.
the traditional/classic mould (=the usual way)
▪ He was not a conservative in the traditional mould.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
book
▪ He was regarded as the classic book lover.
▪ The witches play a vital part in a touring production of Roald Dahl's classic book.
▪ We see this ambiguity in K C Wheare's now classic book on constitutions.
car
▪ Track days are big business, and the circuits are keen to cash in on this growing area of classic car ownership.
▪ Seems they were part of a Model taking place in Lake County that drew 102 of the classic cars.
▪ The Sunday Times carried half a page of ads for classic cars.
▪ There is nothing special about the classic car market.
▪ They were there for a motoring festival, with more than two hundred million pounds worth of classic cars on show.
▪ Read in studio Hundreds of classic car owners have been putting their vehicles to the test on the race track.
▪ He is a devout Catholic who loves classic cars, stodgy puddings and paintings.
▪ People felt that if they didn't own a classic car, then they would never get another chance.
case
▪ The classic case is, of course, that of Little Nell.
▪ A classic case of the cure being worse than the disease.
▪ A classic case of plea bargaining.
▪ This is the classic case of kingdom building out of relatively undifferentiated units.
▪ This is a classic case of saving pounds while losing millions.
▪ The patient before us is a classic case of the former.
▪ His first two were classic cases of being in the right place at the right time.
▪ This is a classic case for the old wheeze about being careful what you ask for because you just might get it.
example
▪ A few weeks ago we had a classic example of that in a debate on the Cardiff Bay Barrage Bill.
▪ Most of her Romantic Suspense novels are now considered classic examples of the subgenre.
▪ The Employment Training Scheme is a classic example of blaming the victim.
▪ But such an approach is a classic example of treating symptoms of organizational dysfunction, rather than its root causes.
▪ Williams Holdings is perhaps the classic example of the vulture purchaser.
film
▪ Olympushas had an enviable name for the production of both digital and classic film cameras.
▪ The historic and beautifully renovated Alex Theatre is a live venue also known for its screenings of classic films.
▪ Lurid rock videos cheek-by-jowl with classic films.
novel
▪ The reader's time and money would be better spent reading that classic novel you have been putting off for years.
▪ Why the classic novel should have collaborated with the spirit of capitalism is perfectly obvious to Robyn.
statement
▪ The classic statement of the argument is found in J. S. Mill.
study
▪ The relationship between smoking and lung cancer is a classic study from the field of epidemiology.
▪ The classic study of the forces underlying totalitarian regimes.
▪ These formed the topic of a classic study by G. K. Gilbert published in 1877.
▪ One of the classic studies of imitation by children was carried out by Bandura.
symptom
▪ There were accusations last night that doctors at the hospital should have realised she had classic symptoms of the disorder.
▪ She was displaying all the classic symptoms.
▪ In September 1989 I was taken into hospital with the classic symptoms of acute appendicitis.
▪ The chief inspector recognised the classic symptoms of shock in his talkativeness, but intermingled with fear.
▪ Your Fantail has the classic symptoms of swimbladder disorder.
work
▪ Le Corbusier's ideas about houses, the household, and housework are expounded in his classic work, Vers Une Architecture.
▪ Mary Daly's classic work Gyn/Ecology is a good example of radical feminist wordplay.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
▪ 'Jane Eyre' is Bronte's classic novel of courage in the face of despair.
▪ 2001 is a classic science fiction movie.
▪ a classic blue suit
▪ a classic car
▪ Orson Welles directed the classic film "Citizen Kane."
▪ Professor Carey wrote the classic account of early explorations in Africa and Asia.
▪ She made the classic mistake of trying to drive away without releasing the hand brake.
▪ the classic Bogart version of 'The Maltese Falcon'
▪ the classic rock music of the sixties
▪ The Coca-Cola bottle is one of the classic designs of our century.
▪ The invention of the X-ray was a classic case of discovering something by accident.
▪ The misunderstanding was nobody's fault and was a classic example of bad communication.
▪ The Rolling Stones produced a string of classic singles in the mid 60s including 'Satisfaction' and 'Brown Sugar'.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
▪ From 1880 to 1914, the classic gold standard also applied internationally to offset trade surpluses and deficits.
▪ He also was influenced by the emerging Craftsman movement and the classic Mission style he found in California.
▪ He bought cars, a classic Harley-Davidson motorcycle, boats, travel trailers and expensive pickups.
▪ Sarah falls into the classic professional bracket.
▪ The current classic paddle strokes are fine in certain circumstance but there are other occasions when different techniques are needed.
▪ The historic and beautifully renovated Alex Theatre is a live venue also known for its screenings of classic films.
▪ This is a classic search argument.
II.noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
great
▪ Do you read as widely in the great classics of the faith as among modern authors?
▪ A fine position, constant exposure, and some tricky sections ensure it status as one of the greatest sea cliff classics.
▪ The great classics of political philosophy are utopian.
literary
▪ The latest bestsellers in contemporary fiction and literary classics for every collection.
▪ But even for those who move freely in this circle of literary classics, Characters still has some problems.
▪ But in Hollywood there's a mini-fad for adaptations of literary classics.
▪ These three prototypes of the modern gothic are now considered literary classics.
▪ It is their very complexity and ambiguity of meaning which renders literary classics re-readable and thus classics.
▪ Can schools remove literary classics from the curriculum?
modern
▪ This really is the prize of a lifetime: nearly £2,000 worth of modern classic.
▪ Both offer unexpected views of Evans, swinging mightily through standards, modern classics and originals.
▪ The liquid engineers A modern classic.
old
▪ How many other fit old classics are being given an indigestible diet?
■ VERB
become
▪ His previous books have become classics and have been read by countless thousands.
▪ Just more oversized trousers, bold colors and the overstuffed parkas that are rapidly becoming fashion classics.
▪ The smallest category comprises those that have actually become minor classics.
▪ Puzznic is destined to become an all-time classic in the Tetris/Klax mould, and no serious puzzle-player should be without it.
▪ But after the release of Mob Rule in 1980, Allen retreated from the scene and his books became increasingly collectable classics.
▪ The Lord of the Rings has become a classic.
▪ The Vantage is sure to become a classic.
read
▪ A scholarship took Runcie to Brasenose College, Oxford, to read classics, where his time was interrupted by war service.
▪ Tyson said he spent a lot of time reading the classics.
▪ I thought you said you read classics?
▪ He read extensively in the classics and became an accomplished linguist.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
▪ a collection of literary classics
▪ Movies like "Paris, Texas' have become modern classics.
▪ Tuesday night's game against the Clippers was a classic.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
▪ Hernan said that he was getting by primarily on Cliff Notes and movie versions of the assigned classics.
▪ It was a match to rank with the Lord's classics of 1953 and 1963.
▪ My bandsaw is a classic made in about 1960 by Robinsons.
▪ My marriage was a classic of its time.
▪ Saskia also draws from the classics for her language.
▪ The smallest category comprises those that have actually become minor classics.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Classic

Classic \Clas"sic\, n.

  1. A work of acknowledged excellence and authority, or its author; -- originally used of Greek and Latin works or authors, but now applied to authors and works of a like character in any language.

    In is once raised him to the rank of a legitimate English classic.
    --Macaulay.

  2. One learned in the literature of Greece and Rome, or a student of classical literature.

Classic

Classic \Clas"sic\ (kl[a^]s"s[i^]k), Classical \Clas"sic*al\, a. [L. classicus relating to the classes of the Roman people, and especially to the frist class; hence, of the first rank, superior, from classis class: cf. F. classique. See Class, n.]

  1. Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art.

    Give, as thy last memorial to the age, One classic drama, and reform the stage.
    --Byron.

    Mr. Greaves may justly be reckoned a classical author on this subject [Roman weights and coins].
    --Arbuthnot.

  2. Of or pertaining to the ancient Greeks and Romans, esp. to Greek or Roman authors of the highest rank, or of the period when their best literature was produced; of or pertaining to places inhabited by the ancient Greeks and Romans, or rendered famous by their deeds.

    Though throned midst Latium's classic plains.
    --Mrs. Hemans.

    The epithet classical, as applied to ancient authors, is determined less by the purity of their style than by the period at which they wrote.
    --Brande & C.

    He [Atterbury] directed the classical studies of the undergraduates of his college.
    --Macaulay.

  3. Conforming to the best authority in literature and art; chaste; pure; refined; as, a classical style.

    Classical, provincial, and national synods.
    --Macaulay.

    Classicals orders. (Arch.) See under Order.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
classic

1610s, "of the highest class; approved as a model," from French classique (17c.), from Latin classicus "relating to the (highest) classes of the Roman people," hence, "superior," from classis (see class). Originally in English, "of the first class;" meaning "belonging to standard authors of Greek and Roman antiquity" is attested from 1620s.

classic

"a Greek or Roman writer or work," 1711, from classic (adj.). So, by mid-19c., any work in any context held to have a similar quality or relationship. In classical Latin noun use of classicus meant "a Marine" (miles classicus) from the "military division" sense of classis.

Wiktionary
classic

a. 1 Of or relating to the first class or rank, especially in literature or art. 2 Exemplary of a particular style. 3 Exhibiting timeless quality. n. 1 A perfect and/or early example of a particular style. 2 An artistic work of lasting worth 3 The author of such a work. 4 A major, long-standing sporting event 5 (context dated English) One learned in the literature of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome; a student of classical literature.

WordNet
classic
  1. adj. characteristic of the classical artistic and literary traditions

  2. adhering to established standards and principles; "a classic proof"

classic
  1. n. a creation of the highest excellence

  2. an artist who has created classic works

Wikipedia
Classic

A classic is an outstanding example of a particular style; something of lasting worth or with a timeless quality; of the first or highest quality, class, or rank – something that exemplifies its class. The word can be an adjective (a classic car) or a noun (a classic of English literature). It denotes a particular quality in art, architecture, literature, design, technology, or other cultural artifacts. In commerce, products are named 'classic' to denote a long-standing popular version or model, to distinguish it from a newer variety. Classic is used to describe many major, long-standing sporting events. Colloquially, an everyday occurrence (e.g. a joke or mishap) may be described in some dialects of English as 'an absolute classic'.

"Classic" should not be confused with classical, which refers specifically to certain cultural styles, especially in music and architecture: styles generally taking inspiration from the Classical tradition, hence classicism.

Classic (snooker)

The Classic was a professional snooker tournament, which began in 1980 and ended in 1992. It was originally a non- ranking event, but became ranking in 1984. Steve Davis won the event six times and was the last champion.

Classic (Eric B. & Rakim album)

Classic is the second compilation and sixth album overall by hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, one of the titles of the European version of Universal Music Group’s Millennium Masters series. Despite being an Eric B. & Rakim album, the back cover featured Eric B. with Chuck D. because of an editing error.

Classic (Living Legends album)

Classic is a studio album by American hip hop group Living Legends. It was released on Legendary Music in 2005.

Classic (novel)

Classic created by Cecily von Ziegesar is the 10th and last book in the #1 bestselling It Girl series. It was released in June 2010. It follows the life of Jenny Humphrey.

Category:2010 American novels Category:Novels by Cecily von Ziegesar

Classic (Rah Digga album)

Classic is the second album by American hip hop recording artist Rah Digga. It is her first released since her 2000 debut album Dirty Harriet.

A buzz single entitled "Warning Shots" was released for promotion while "This Ain't No Lil' Kid Rap" was released as the sole single. The album was released through Raw Koncept on September 14, 2010.

Classic (Joe McElderry album)

Classic is the second studio album by British singer Joe McElderry. It was released by Decca Records on 19 August 2011 in Ireland and on 22 August 2011 in the United Kingdom. Signed copies were available to pre-order on Universal Music's online store.

Classic (transit bus)

The Classic is a bus developed by General Motors Diesel from its previous-generation New Look design. The "Classic" was nearly identical to the New Look from the belt rail up, but sported a new front which allowed for a wider front door. The design was originally intended solely for the Canadian market as an alternative to the unpopular RTS but ultimately the Classic, produced from 1982 to 1997, met with widespread success in both Canada and the United States. It was available primarily as a long, wide coach, although 16 long articulated Classics were manufactured. The design was fairly conservative, yet contemporary and less controversial than the RTS.

Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been)

"Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been)" is Grammy nominated collaboration song between Kanye West, Nas, KRS-One and that is co-produced by Rick Rubin and DJ Premier. The song was released as a single on February 20, 2007 by Nike Records. It was performed live at the Nike Air Force Ones 25th anniversary party shown on MTV2.

Its remix, "Better Than I've Ever Been DJ Premier Remix", is produced by DJ Premier, and it features Rakim along with the aforementioned rappers. It features DJ Premier's signature scratches from prior songs such as Nas' " One Love" and " It Ain't Hard to Tell". The song was nominated for Best Rap Collaboration at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008.

Proceeds from the song's sales go towards youth leadership programs through the Force4Change Fund.

Classic (disambiguation)

A classic is something that is a perfect example of a particular style, something of lasting worth or with a timeless quality.

Classic may also refer to:

  • Classics, study of culture of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome
  • Classic (snooker), a professional snooker tournament, 1980–1992
  • Classic (transit bus), a bus developed by GM
  • Classic Environment, the OS X environment for running pre-OS X Mac applications
  • BlackBerry Passport, a smartphone by BlackBerry Limited
Art
  • Classic (novel), a novel in the It Girl series
  • Classic (Eric B. & Rakim album)
  • Classic (Joe McElderry album), 2011
  • Classic (Living Legends album), 2005
  • Classic (Rah Digga album)
  • Classic (Terri Clark album), 2012
  • "Classic" (Adrian Gurvitz song), 1982
  • "Classic" (MKTO song), 2013
Golf
  • Air Capital Classic
  • CIMB Classic
  • Chile Classic
  • Colombian Classic
  • Dubai Desert Classic
  • Greenbrier Classic
  • OHL Classic at Mayakoba
  • John Deere Classic
  • Honda Classic
  • McGladrey Classic
  • Panama Classic
  • Personal Classic
  • St. Jude Classic
  • Stonebrae Classic
  • True Thailand Classic
  • Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Tennis
  • Birmingham Classic
  • Stanford Classic
  • Thunderbird Classic
Classic (Terri Clark album)

Classic is the ninth studio album by Canadian country music artist Terri Clark. It was released on November 13, 2012 via BareTrack Records/ EMI Canada. The album features duets with Reba McEntire, Jann Arden, Dierks Bentley, Tanya Tucker and Dean Brody.

Classic (MKTO song)

"Classic" is a song by American pop duo MKTO. Written by Evan "Kidd" Bogart, Andrew Goldstein, Emanuel Kiriakou and Lindy Robbins, "Classic" was first released on June 21, 2013 as the second single from the duo's self-titled debut album.

Classic (Adrian Gurvitz song)

"Classic" is a soft rock song by British singer-songwriter Adrian Gurvitz from his 1982 solo album, Classic. It was released as a single in early 1982 and was a big hit in his native UK, reaching the Top 10 and peaking at #8 on the UK Singles Chart.

Classic (The Knocks song)

"Classic" is a song conducted and written primarily by New York City-based electronic music duo The Knocks and was released, originally, on 17 September 2014, through Neon Gold Records and Big Beat Records. The song also features vocals from alt-pop duo POWERS' lead vocalist Crista Ru. During the time of the song's original release, it was released as the lead single of the The Knocks' third extended play, entitled So Classic, which was released on 7 April 2015. An official music video was also released on the day, which paid a tribute to the current video game The Sims 4.

After its original release, the song was eventually re-mastered and released as a 2015 re-release, adding new feature vocals from Fetty Wap along with POWERS. This served as one of the new re-releases that made up the duo's debut album 55, which was released on 4 March 2016.

Then in 2016, during the duo's tours as opening guest acts for Justin Bieber and Ellie Goulding, they remixed the song and it was classed as a 2016 re-release for their fourth extended play, entitled 55.5 (The Knocks VIP Mix), which was a remixed spin-off to their debut album. It was made the lead remix off of the extended play and was released on 29 April 2016.

Usage examples of "classic".

He was as accomplished in the classics as Adams, but also in mathematics, horticulture, architecture, and in his interest in and knowledge of science he far exceeded Adams.

The artwork is classic Americana, the rugs handwoven, and the canopy on the bed 249 With a clipped growl, she crushed the sheet in her -hand and sent it after the others.

Chinese Classics in gold upon them, and the large establishment, show that the family belongs to the upper class of Anamites, and leave one quite unprepared for the reeking, festering heap of garbage below the house, the foul, fetid air, and swarming vermin of the interior, and the unwashedness of the inmates.

Below the towel the legs lay aligned in parallel, the knees, calves, and anklebones just touching in classic symmetry.

The seemingly random disposition of Chinese surface ships resolved into a classic amphibious operations and antiair formation.

The lecture hall was a classic seventeenth-century aula resembling the theatres and opera houses of that period: , 136 chaste, intimate, and with perfect acoustics.

Secondly, the striking agreement in regard to fundamental doctrines, pervading spirit, and ritual forms between the accounts in the classics and those in the Avestan books, and of both these with the later writings and traditional practice of the Parsees, furnishes powerful presumption that the religion was a connected development, possessing the same essential features from the time of its national establishment.

It must not be inferred that the classic influence of David and Ingres disappeared from view with the coming of the romanticists, the Fontainebleau landscapists, and the Barbizon painters.

THE SEMI-classicISTS: It must not be inferred that the classic influence of David and Ingres disappeared from view with the coming of the romanticists, the Fontainebleau landscapists, and the Barbizon painters.

It will be remembered that women took a prominent part in the destruction of the Bastile, helping, indeed, to tear down that odious structure with their own hands, the fall of which, it is well known, brought in the classic Greek and republican simplicity, the subtle meaning of the change being expressed in French gowns.

The classic repellent for budworms is a squirt of mineral oil, which smothers the worms, applied with a medicine dropper or syringe inserted into the tip of each ear of corn or other budding fruits.

He concludes that there is a complete similitude between many of the chipped flints from Cantal and the classic specimens from the best-known Palaeolithic sites.

Byron said this Chaga was about five kilometers across and beginning to show the classic form, a series of circles.

Prihar was himself a classic transnational counterinsurgent, having served in the British army in World War II, joined the Israel Defense Force in 1948, and subsequently heading the IDF Infantry School and Joint Command and Staff Schools.

Take the classic example of the declassification of the secret of the atom bomb.