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Recent Examples of classicism
Housed in a 19th century Roman palazzo, the hotel’s 78 rooms and suites showcase Italian baroque opulence and the elegance of French classicism, striking the perfect balance between tradition and modernity.
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Anna Haines, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Rather the most notable trend was a retro classicism that made the event look like a cosplay convention for Olde Tinsel Town.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Cooper Koch black one button peak lapel Giorgio Armani tuxedo trimmed in satin with a white evening shirt and bowtie went back to classicism in the best way.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
The striking photography from cinematographer Lol Crawley suggests themes of modernity versus classicism — the waters of the Statue of Liberty, the majestic quarries of Carrara, Italy — but a sensual magnetism seeps into the visual style as well.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Anna Haines, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Rather the most notable trend was a retro classicism that made the event look like a cosplay convention for Olde Tinsel Town.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Cooper Koch black one button peak lapel Giorgio Armani tuxedo trimmed in satin with a white evening shirt and bowtie went back to classicism in the best way.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
The striking photography from cinematographer Lol Crawley suggests themes of modernity versus classicism — the waters of the Statue of Liberty, the majestic quarries of Carrara, Italy — but a sensual magnetism seeps into the visual style as well.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classicism
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Prioritizing High-Potential, High-Risk Populations While the strategies – and rhetoric – vary, every Administration in modern history has embraced the goal of creating jobs that offer dignity and economic stability in order to shore up America’s economic position and maximizing our human capital.—
Maria Flynn,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration has made the border a zone that is overtly hostile to human rights and displays utter disregard for the humanity and dignity of people on the move.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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The increasing sophistication of cyber threats demands that leaders proactively safeguard their organizations, data and stakeholders.—
Anri Amir David,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Alala Inspired by New York City and a downtown sophistication, the luxury activewear brand was founded by Denise Lee in 2014.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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This season was about restraint and impact — where luxury was deliberate, innovation measured, and the conversation between past and present more compelling than ever.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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That's reality for a country that, across Democratic and Republican administrations, has spent taxpayer money without restraint or care about debt.—
Axios,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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Initially, the app focused on simplicity, offering basic filters and a chronological feed.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Her effortless bob complemented the simplicity of the gown and her red-orange lip and nails played well off of the design’s midnight blue hue.—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Aimée posed for leading photographers including William Klein, Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Guy Bourdin and Helmut Newton, cementing her status as an ambassador of French chic.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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The village of Courmayeur itself offers charming Alpine chic in all the hotels, shops and restaurants.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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As with Yamamoto-san’s suit, my comfort and pleasure would be the biggest factors here; there would be no room for ostentation.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The mansion, often considered a monument to Roaring ‘20s ostentation, stretches from the Intracoastal to the Atlantic Ocean.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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Another Mumsnet user suggested giving the man a taste of his own medicine.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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The oil in the chips can also go bad if exposed to heat, which can affect their taste and smell.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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In Arthur Penn’s 1967 Bonnie and Clyde, Hackman played Buck Barrow, older brother to Warren Beatty’s Clyde; the performance was robust, nuanced, quietly shattering—Buck’s death scene is a moment of savage grandeur.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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The teacher gets delusions of grandeur, behaving tyrannically toward his family.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Classicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classicism. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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