classic of

Frequency: 9.220.1 per million words

Used to specify the genre or category the classic belongs to, e.g., 'a classic of English literature'.

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Examples (10)

  • 'Citizen Kane' is widely regarded as a classic of American cinema.
  • 'Pride and Prejudice' is a timeless classic of English literature.
  • The book became an instant classic of crime fiction.
  • This film is considered a cult classic of the horror genre.
  • Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is a true classic of orchestral music.
  • Her debut album is hailed as a modern classic of pop music.
  • This cookbook is a classic of French culinary writing.
  • We studied several classics of ancient Greek philosophy in our course.
  • The documentary is a powerful classic of investigative journalism.
  • He wrote what would become a minor classic of post-war poetry.