beaux arts
plural noun
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Definition of beaux arts
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Definition of beaux arts (Entry 2 of 2)
: characterized by the use of historic forms, rich decorative detail, and a tendency toward monumental conception in architecture
Examples of beaux arts in a Sentence
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Renovations focused on preserving details from two time periods: those present when the beaux arts style structure opened in 1914, and those in place when Lee Harvey Oswald paid his visit to the building in November 1963. — Dan Singer, Dallas News, "Dallas' old city hall has been transformed inside for UNT Dallas' law school," 27 June 2019 Approaching their centennials, both are resplendently mirrored examples of a beaux arts heyday. — Anne Farrar, National Geographic, "Here’s why everyone is going to Portugal now," 18 June 2019 The 20th- and 21st--century equivalent of such empires have produced some very different expressions well beyond beaux arts magnificence. — Steven Stolman, House Beautiful, "Sunnylands: The California Mansion That Has Hosted Frank Sinatra, Queen Elizabeth, and More," 18 Apr. 2019 From fur trading post to harbor of the Great Migration to icon of art deco and beaux art architecture, the city continues to evolve as a hub for folks seeking a fresh start. — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, "3 Days in Detroit," 3 Oct. 2018 Instead, Reid exited the trail northwest of the aquarium, taking a path to the lowest level of concrete revetment that encircles the beaux arts building. — John Greenfield, Chicago Reader, "After wiping out, a cyclist wants the Park District to address the green menace along the lakeshore," 13 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'beaux arts.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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