minor classic

Frequency: 5.03.1 per million words

A work that is highly regarded but not as famous or influential as a major classic.

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  • The novel is considered a minor classic of 20th-century literature.
  • Though not a box office hit, the film has become a minor classic among cinephiles.
  • For indie rock fans, their debut album is a minor classic that helped define a genre.
  • Do you think this early work by the director qualifies as a minor classic?
  • With its critical acclaim, the book has all the makings of a future minor classic.
  • Literary critics often debate whether the novella is a major work or simply a well-crafted minor classic.
  • If you're looking for a hidden gem, I'd recommend this minor classic of science fiction.
  • Published in relative obscurity, the book slowly gained a reputation as a minor classic over the decades.
  • While not as famous as his later novels, this early piece is a minor classic in its own right.
  • Each film in the festival was a minor classic, beloved by a small but dedicated audience.