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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Known primarily for sculpting the neoclassical Bethesda Fountain in New York City’s Central Park, Stebbins also created deeply personal works, including an 1870 bust of Cushman, which features among 14 works on display at Huntington’s Heckscher Museum of Art. Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025 The renderings also evoke the neoclassical architectural style favored by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025 St George's Hall Another major Liverpool site that received some screen time in House of Guinness was St George's Hall, a mid-19th-century neoclassical public building situated in the center of the city. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025 Now, the neoclassical structure is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and museum counting 57 of Orozco’s frescoes. David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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