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Recent Examples of classicism
After nearly a decade at the firm of AD100 Hall of Fame designer Daniel Romualdez, Boyle approached this project with a fluency in classicism and the choreography of rooms.
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David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Trump isn’t the first person in Washington to embrace classicism’s power with no regard for its subtleties.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Maybe that’s because the interiors have a certain plainness — one that’s accurate to Georgian classicism but boring to Hollywood hotshots.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
If modern cinema is defined by the abstract relations between a story and its telling, the height of classicism consists of concrete relations rendered in style.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2025
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David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Trump isn’t the first person in Washington to embrace classicism’s power with no regard for its subtleties.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Maybe that’s because the interiors have a certain plainness — one that’s accurate to Georgian classicism but boring to Hollywood hotshots.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
If modern cinema is defined by the abstract relations between a story and its telling, the height of classicism consists of concrete relations rendered in style.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classicism
Noun
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The woman, identified as Bousso Diouf, asked for respect and dignity for all migrants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Victoria’s Secret said it’s committed to safe, respectful working conditions across its global supply chain, with women’s safety, dignity, and economic empowerment at the core.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Alo said the campaign reflects relaxed sophistication where the worlds of elegance and travel converge.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Before this year’s World Cup, the growing sophistication of AI videos was a particular concern, with officials warning that state actors can harness the technology to sow misinformation and panic.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Smith died of cardiac arrest combined with acute behavioral disturbance, cocaine use and holding restraint, The Times reported.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Zinedine Zidane’s infamous headbutt in the 2006 World Cup exemplifies a lack of Temperance, while excessive restraint can stifle passion.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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But despite their simplicity, the style leaves plenty of room for personalization.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Soccer derives its beauty from its simplicity.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
June 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Saariaho never once loses control of momentum and never insults her own tastefulness.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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Stern’s design, woven through and behind the original 1908 building and the 1939 addition that gave the museum its full-block width, is transformative yet inconspicuous, embodying his values of understated patriotism, historical preservation, tastefulness, and memory.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
3 Dec. 2025
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Mike Bowman, designer, furniture industry expert, and director of marketing for Harmonia Living, says this trend relies on furnishings to bring artfulness to a space—rather than just functionality.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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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
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Whether your style leans toward quiet luxury, romantic farmhouse, or coastal chic, this versatile design fits right in.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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Outfit 4 Please step forward if boho chic is more aligned with your personal taste.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
Noun
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People with bipolar disorder cycle through extended periods of mania and depression, often accompanied by grandiosity or elevated self-esteem during manic phases.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Fascism became fashionable for a time, even if it was rooted in self-grandiosity, narcissistic grievance, and sadistic vengeance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Classicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classicism. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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