neoclassical

adjective

neo·​clas·​si·​cal ˌnē-ō-ˈkla-si-kəl How to pronounce neoclassical (audio)
variants or less commonly neoclassic
: of, relating to, or constituting a revival or adaptation of the classical especially in literature, music, art, or architecture
neoclassicism noun
neoclassicist noun or adjective

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By the same group, Old Havana's elegant four-suite Jane, Mi Amor is carved out of a neoclassical building and similar in look and feel. Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024 El Capitolio, an imposing neoclassical structure built in 1929 to house the Cuban Congress, offers a peek into the country’s early independence era. David Dodge, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024 With less than 20 minutes until showtime in the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, the paparazzi calls accompanying each VIP arrival echo around the neoclassical courtyard. Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024 The Dutch media mogul and his wife Danielle are selling their neoclassical French chateau-style home in Beverly Hills for $32 million. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for neoclassical 

Word History

Etymology

neo- + classical or classic entry 1

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neoclassical was in 1877

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“Neoclassical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neoclassical. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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