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classic

[klas-ik] / ˈklæs ɪk /




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This is, of course, a theme of Ray Bradbury’s classic “Fahrenheit 451,” published in 1953.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Birmingham-born Davis played receptionist Dawn, who was the love interest of Tim Canterbury, played by Martin Freeman in Ricky Gervais's TV comedy classic.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Root, a veteran character actor probably best known for his comedic roles like the nebbish Milton in Mike Judge’s cult classic “Office Space,” has had rare opportunities to flex his dramatic chops.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

To quote Legs McNeil in “End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones”: “Those songs are classic American pop songs. Why weren’t they played on the radio?”

From Salon Aug. 10, 2026

Two years ago, Conner and I went on a classic movie binge.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

Money was scarce at the Kentucky school, but I had many excellent teachers who set high standards and expectations—discipline, homework, study of the classics, challenging math assignments and so on.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Sound advice for a struggling new parent: Slate’s advice columnists have heard it all over the years, so our parenting advice column has been bringing back some classics from the archives.

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

Recently turned 71, Kurosawa is renowned for horror classics like 1997’s “Cure” and 2001’s “Pulse.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

"My message to young people is this - whether you choose construction, coding or classics, or maths, manufacturing or mechanics, you'll get the skills you need and be given the respect you deserve," he said.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

He set his own words to the great classics and gave them simple names like “Lullaby” and “Serenade” and “Street Song” and “Song for a Sunshine Day.”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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