neoclassical
adjective
neo·clas·si·cal
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or less commonly neoclassic \ ˌnē-ō-ˈkla-sik
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Definition of neoclassical
: of, relating to, or constituting a revival or adaptation of the classical especially in literature, music, art, or architecture
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Other Words from neoclassical
neoclassicism
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noun
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noun
neoclassicist
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noun or adjective
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noun or adjective
Examples of neoclassical in a Sentence
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Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art is a grandiose futuristic curve of a building, and Kunsthalle, housed in a neoclassical structure, has been a hip exposition space since 1928. — Liza Weisstuch, Washington Post, "Want a charming Nordic city without the corresponding prices? Try Estonia’s Tallinn.," 29 Aug. 2019 In a sea of French neoclassical structures, architect Arthur Page Brown’s California Building stood unique. — Steve Carney, Los Angeles Times, "Mission Revival as an architectural movement helped sell California," 23 Aug. 2019 That was mirrored in the cut-and-paste motifs of amorously embracing neoclassical statues, flowers, and snippets of text that decorated the clothes. — Mariano Vivanco; Fashion Editor: Miguel Enamorado, Harper's BAZAAR, "Valentino's Creative Director on Bringing His Poetic Vision to Fashion," 21 Aug. 2019 But the neoclassical building, which dates to 1908, will soon say goodbye to Wells Fargo, which is moving in November to a smaller location across Market Street. — Taylor Kate Brown, SFChronicle.com, "Bay Briefing: End of the line for BART paper tickets," 6 Aug. 2019 The piece was the model for the magnificent sculptures that today can be seen on Washington, D.C.’s stately neoclassical Dumbarton Bridge, which spans Rock Creek Park between Georgetown and Dupont Circle. — Melissa Hendrickson, Smithsonian, "What Do Bovids, Bridges and the West Have to Do With American Art?," 5 Aug. 2019 Performances sell out so book in advance, and arrive early to enjoy the neoclassical building. — Aanchal Anand, National Geographic, "Russian secrets? Here’s the ultimate Moscow itinerary," 16 July 2019 A few years ago, people touring the Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters in Savannah, Ga., would have heard a lot about George Owens, the lawyer, farmer and Congressional representative who lived in the massive neoclassical home in 1833. — Tariro Mzezewa, New York Times, "Enslaved People Lived Here. These Museums Want You to Know.," 26 June 2019 But the neoclassical building, which dates to 1908, will soon say goodbye to Wells Fargo, which bought Crocker Bank in 1986 and is moving in November to a smaller location across Market Street. — Roland Li, SFChronicle.com, "‘Wall Street West’ no more? Banks shrink as tech grows in San Francisco," 4 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'neoclassical.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for neoclassical
neoclassical
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of neoclassical
: relating to a style of art or architecture like the ones found in ancient Greece or Rome
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