neo·clas·si·cal
ˌnē-ō-ˈkla-si-kəl 
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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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: the principles or the style of neoclassical literature, art, architecture, music, or economics
in drama, neoclassicism was marked by devotion to the "Rules": the three unities, the use of a chorus, the avoidance of violence on the stage, the use of only royal or noble characters in tragedy—
Cleanth Brooks & R. B. Heilman
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Its design is neoclassical in the extreme, with golden eagles and an angelic, Statue of Liberty-esque figure at its apex.
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Villa Valguarnera is located in the central square of Bagheria, just a few miles from Palermo, and is one of the earliest examples of neoclassical architecture.
—Ruchira Sharma, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Best Hotels & Resorts The Promissory Hotel This boutique property is housed in a 1912 bank building with striking neoclassical design and 27 rooms, including loft-style abodes and two-bedroom suites.
—Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Its design is neoclassical in the extreme, with golden eagles and an angelic, Statue of Liberty-esque figure at its apex.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 3 June 2026
The building was once a billionaire’s mansion, a neoclassical estate surrounded by vineyards and a reserve forest.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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“Neoclassical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neoclassical. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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