neoclassical
adjective
neo·clas·si·cal
ˌnē-ō-ˈkla-si-kəl 
variants
or less commonly neoclassic
: of, relating to, or constituting a revival or adaptation of the classical especially in literature, music, art, or architecture
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Ringed by neoclassical and Liberty-style buildings, Piazza Unita d’Italia is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful in Europe for its grand dimensions and dramatic seaside setting.
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Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025
Some pieces were inspired by classical works of art, such as a large 18-karat gold ring that depicts three women in the style of a neoclassical sculpture ($12,950); many pieces have natural inspirations from Bali, including lily pads and drops of flowing water.
—Rachel Felder, New York Times, 20 May 2025
His music can best be described as neoclassical, with pop and electronic elements — and a dash of ambient smoothness.
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But when tasked with designing the brand’s first hotel, on Rome’s quiet Piazza della Minerva, in the shadow of the Pantheon, Hugo Toro took care not to fall back on literary cliché or neoclassical pastiche.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Architectural Digest, 7 May 2025
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Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025
Some pieces were inspired by classical works of art, such as a large 18-karat gold ring that depicts three women in the style of a neoclassical sculpture ($12,950); many pieces have natural inspirations from Bali, including lily pads and drops of flowing water.
—Rachel Felder, New York Times, 20 May 2025
His music can best be described as neoclassical, with pop and electronic elements — and a dash of ambient smoothness.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
But when tasked with designing the brand’s first hotel, on Rome’s quiet Piazza della Minerva, in the shadow of the Pantheon, Hugo Toro took care not to fall back on literary cliché or neoclassical pastiche.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Architectural Digest, 7 May 2025
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“Neoclassical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neoclassical. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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