neoclassical

adjective

neo·clas·si·cal ˌnē-ō-ˈkla-si-kəl

variants or less commonly neoclassic

ˌnē-ō-ˈkla-sik

: of, relating to, or constituting a revival or adaptation of the classical especially in literature, music, art, or architecture

neoclassicism

ˌnē-ō-ˈkla-sə-ˌsi-zəm

noun

neoclassicist

ˌnē-ō-ˈkla-sə-sist

noun or adjective

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Buenos Aires, built along the lines of Paris, has a city center of neoclassical public buildings, wide avenues, and grand parks. —

Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024 Its mosaic-floored, neoclassical interior so impressed the clients with its mix of modern and contemporary furniture, accessories, and art, that the palace became a touchstone for the project. —

Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024 The museum is in a neoclassical palace and contains objects that span nine centuries. —

Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Others questioned the relevance of the whales to Milwaukee and criticized the mural for obstructing the view of Milwaukee's eleven-story, neoclassical County Courthouse. —

Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for neoclassical