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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Halki, Greece Halki is a small, rustic, hilly island in the Dodecanese, just 6km west of Rhodes, known for its crystal-clear waters and neoclassical architecture.
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The United States Capitol While the Capitol building is an example of neoclassical architecture, the style pulls from both Federal and Greek Revival influences.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
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A short stroll from the Tower of London, a historic medieval castle close to Tower Bridge, this neoclassical gem whose ballroom was the site of the inaugural General Assembly of the United Nations in 1946, feels almost cinematic.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
From an art history perspective, Ezekiel’s neoclassical artist sculptures were somewhat ill-conceived for their day.
—Samantha Baskind, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The United States Capitol While the Capitol building is an example of neoclassical architecture, the style pulls from both Federal and Greek Revival influences.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
For Local-Secret Spa Vibes: Four Seasons Hotel at Tower Bridge
A short stroll from the Tower of London, a historic medieval castle close to Tower Bridge, this neoclassical gem whose ballroom was the site of the inaugural General Assembly of the United Nations in 1946, feels almost cinematic.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
From an art history perspective, Ezekiel’s neoclassical artist sculptures were somewhat ill-conceived for their day.
—Samantha Baskind, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for neoclassical
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“Neoclassical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neoclassical. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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