The phrase "a classic pattern" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a well-established or traditional design, method, or style that is widely recognized and appreciated.
Example: "The artist's work often features a classic pattern that has been admired for generations."
Alternatives: "a timeless design" or "a traditional motif."
"In Selma," King wrote, "we see a classic pattern of disenfranchisement typical of the Southern Black Belt areas where Negroes are in the majority" (King, "Selma The Shame and the Promise").
But it fits a classic pattern of cinema conversions nationwide, said Ross Melnick, a founder of the Web site cinematreasures.org, and an author of a 2004 book, "Cinema Treasures".
News reports of the American Airlines flight fit "a classic pattern" suggesting contamination by engine oil, said Susan Michaelis, head of research at the Global Cabin Air Quality Executive, a group representing aviation industry workers.
There was a classic pattern of pink butterflies on a black silk background ($49.95), a '50s red mai tai design ($119), and a silk-screened blue and purple flowered number originally made in the '60s for Penney's Hawaii ($49.95).
The story has been tangled by the young woman herself, who repeatedly came forward to accuse the men, only — in a classic pattern, experts say — to continue to see her ostensible tormentors and withdraw some of her charges.
Chemical identification of isoprenoids, like that of organic compounds in general, falls into a classic pattern of steps that has the goal of furnishing a complete description of the molecule.
"It's a very classic pattern of exploitation," Ms. Dorigny said.
But college baseball then meant much more than it does now, & Caldwell was a great ballplayer, in the classic pattern of the early Babe Ruth-a winning pitcher who could hit a long ball.
"The classic pattern is a young couple buys a second home and everything is great.
So rather than follow the classic pattern for a new magazine of "a slow build and word of mouth," he said, the decision was made to advertise directly to readers and "get a jump-start, get the magazine to the audience".
Hasan did not fit the classic pattern of a stressed soldier.
