classicism

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Recent Examples of classicism Rosso’s experiments gave courage to those who would abandon the rules of classicism, and who were ready to dissolve form. Air Mail, 29 Mar. 2025 In the West, generative AI may beget even more totalitarian classicism—either of the pre-Mannerist or of the post-Mannerist ilk. Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025 The busy halls and cautiously optimistic mood among exhibitors and buyers alike suggested that the trade show’s roots in classicism are still appealing and allowed the showcase to reclaim its spot in the menswear conversation. Martino Carrera, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025 While Weimar classicism harked back to the elegance and nobility of ancient Greece, Bauhaus believed in functionalism, simplicity, mass production, and utilitarianism—the justifications for most of the horrors of modern architecture. Tim Bouverie, airmail.news, 7 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for classicism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for classicism
Noun
  • Forged by a history of exile and persecution, Jewish Americans have consistently championed dignity and equality.
    Andrew Weinstein, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
  • There is nothing but dignity, and hardworking people unjustly being attacked.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Stylists love their oversized fits, perfect for layering with chunky sweaters, which add that instant dose of sophistication to even the simplest outfit.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The vanilla orchid brings another layer of sophistication that keeps this from feeling too dessert-like.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Cox also called for restraint in reaction to Kirk’s assassination, noting that residents of Utah did not riot or loot or engage in violence, and instead held vigils and said prayers.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Despite efforts by the Biden administration to constrain the spyware market through its executive order, trade and visa restrictions, and sanctions, the industry has continued to operate largely without restraint.
    Vas Panagiotopoulos, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Those who enjoy the simplicity and ease of a hair serum will like Hers’s Minoxidil Solution.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The secret’s in the simplicity—and the rave reviews say it all.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There is a real seriousness to the score — the scheming bad-guy music has the artfulness of Prokofiev, and even the sneaking-around cues have musical integrity and structure.
    Tim Greiving, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Seven levels of the gallery rise around a central staircase of frosted glass and ornate brass balustrades that seem to float upward, and a glass modern elevator that blends modern with classical chic.
    Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • When channeling your boho blonde mood board, think more French chic than California cool.
    Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But her best work is in reaction to McKellen’s grandiosity.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Talking to a narcissist—whose behavior is characterized by grandiosity, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy—is the ultimate example of navigating conversational landmines.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Formula 1 has Monaco, with its ostentation and air of exclusivity.
    Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Never through excess or ostentation, but through quiet discipline — a meditative expression of grace.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Classicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classicism. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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