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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Considered one of the most important neoclassical palaces in Madrid, the Palacio de Liria dates from the 18th century and opened its doors to the public in 2019. —

Miles Socha, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025 Nonetheless, back in the mid-19th century, Jevons was pioneering the use of math and statistics in economics, charting the way for what would become known as neoclassical economics, which would dominate the field for centuries to come. —

Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025 The neoclassical album has a raw dissonance that sounds like the score of a psychological thriller that hasn’t been made yet. —

Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 30 Jan. 2025 Architect Charles Harcourt Masters designed the stunning home in a neoclassical style. —

Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for neoclassical