Established work, authoritative, abiding, archetypal, definitive example, and epitome are all synonyms for classic. Modern and contemporary are these antonyms of classic. And here are another 57 synonyms for classic.
Classic Synonyms
1. definitive
- Authoritative
- Best
- Consummate
- Definitive
- Excellent
- Exemplary
- Finest
- First-class
- First-rate
- Masterly
- Of the highest quality
- Outstanding
- Superior
- Ideal
2. simple
- Abiding
- Ageless
- Elegant
- Enduring
- Restrained
- Simple
- Time-honoured
- Timeless
- Traditional
- Uncluttered
- Understated
- Immortal
3. typical
- Archetypal
- Characteristic
- Copybook
- Model
- Paradigmatic
- Perfect
- Prime
- Prototypical
- Quintessential
- Representative
- Standard
- Stock
- Textbook
- Typical
- Vintage
- True to form
4. definitive example
- Definitive example
- Epitome
- Established work
- Exemplar
- Great work
- Masterpiece
- Masterwork
- Model
- Outstanding example
- Paradigm
- Paragon
- Prototype
- Standard
- Pièce de résistance