classicism

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Recent Examples of classicism Similarly, fashion brands at the fair doubled down on classicism, revisiting heritage menswear codes with a global perspective, adding references and craftmanship from a multitude of cultures and subcultures. Alex Badia, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025 This savoir-faire perfectly corresponds with the spirit of cooperation initiated by our founders, William Baume & Paul Mercier, where classicism meets creativity, expertise meets quality, tradition meets modernity, and elegance meets character... Baume & Mercier Contributor, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Housed in a 19th century Roman palazzo, the hotel’s 78 rooms and suites showcase Italian baroque opulence and the elegance of French classicism, striking the perfect balance between tradition and modernity. Anna Haines, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Rather the most notable trend was a retro classicism that made the event look like a cosplay convention for Olde Tinsel Town. Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for classicism
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Noun
  • What begins as a calculated attempt to improve his parole prospects evolves into a deeply personal connection with another prisoner, reframing the protagonist’s understanding of dignity, responsibility, and redemption.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025
  • Connection: Genuine dignity and belonging, not simply inclusion by numbers.
    Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Noun
  • YouTube’s decision to suspend the channels from its partner program follows a Deadline investigation that chronicled the scale and sophistication of fake movie trailers.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 May 2025
  • The planet around which the rest of the city orbits, the school boasts some 53,000 students and a vast menu of cultural happenings, lending Ann Arbor a casual sophistication. A2, as it’s known to locals, consistently ranks among the nation’s top college towns.
    Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • Director Maja Novakovic strikes a balance between restraint and gentle nudging, allowing the story to breathe while occasionally adding subtle touches to coax it forward.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 May 2025
  • Drug companies in the U.S. face few restraints on what to charge for their products.
    David Armstrong, ProPublica, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • The simplicity of pressure washing leads many to dismiss it as a side hustle rather than a scalable business.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
  • For minimalist interior designers, there’s beauty in simplicity and restraint.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Guests arrived as anime-style avatars dressed in themed looks—cottagecore, fairy, or postapocalyptic chic.
    Margaux Blanchard, Wired News, 7 May 2025
  • The design of this property blends modern style with African chic and will appeal to younger, design-conscious travelers.
    Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Noun
  • The mansion, often considered a monument to Roaring ‘20s ostentation, stretches from the Intracoastal to the Atlantic Ocean.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The pink-and-brown mansion, often considered a monument to Roaring 20s ostentation, stretches from Lake Worth to the Atlantic Ocean and contains 58 bedrooms, 33 bathrooms, three bomb shelters, a theater, a ballroom and a nine-hole golf course.
    Miami Herasld Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Her musical tastes are the byproducts of her parents’ listening habits.
    David Chiu, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • Açaí Berries Açaí berries are tiny fruits with deep purple skin and an earthy, slightly bitter taste.
    Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Luckily for travelers, Como’s accommodations—from centuries old palaces to hotels that were built to rival the grandeur of the region’s famous villas themselves, are more than places to stay.
    Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2025
  • Inside, nine immersive galleries guide visitors through Belfast’s shipbuilding heritage, the grandeur of Titanic’s interiors, and the events leading up to the disaster, as well as the legacy that followed.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025

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“Classicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classicism. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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