neoclassical
adjective
neo·clas·si·cal ˌnē-ō-ˈkla-si-kəl 
variants or less commonly neoclassic
ˌnē-ō-ˈkla-sik
: of, relating to, or constituting a revival or adaptation of the classical especially in literature, music, art, or architecture
neoclassicism
ˌnē-ō-ˈkla-sə-ˌsi-zəm
noun neoclassicist
ˌnē-ō-ˈkla-sə-sist
noun or adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Today’s economic discourse in the realm of politics proceeds entirely from the old neoclassical, neoliberal, and Friedmanesque assumptions. 
Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 6 Sep. 2022 The former artistic director for Christian Dior passed away in 2007 before completing renovations on the neoclassical manse, and its subsequent owners also faltered in restoring the castle to its former glory. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2022 Planned as a neoclassical shrine to Flemish art in general and Rubens in particular, the museum had as its centerpiece a nearly 50-foot-high gallery designed to display enormous 17th-century altarpieces by the Flemish master. J.s. Marcus, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Soon enough, all the noblewomen of their court began to follow her fashionable neoclassical suit, as did the rest of the grand houses of Europe. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2022 Where Dellario and McDonald view nature as a respite, Limauro foresees it as a potential threat to Washington’s neoclassical order. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 Stock certificates , in particular, mimic the lacy neoclassical borders of old cash. Christopher Bonanos, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2022 As Answer Man wrote last week, in 1922 the Masons announced plans to turn the land into Temple Heights, the setting for an impressive complex of neoclassical Masonic buildings. John Kelly, Washington Post, 9 July 2022 There remain in the capital city some examples of the neoclassical buildings designed in the 19th century after the end of the Ottoman period and during the reign of King Otto. Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 31 Mar. 2022 See More
Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 6 Sep. 2022 The former artistic director for Christian Dior passed away in 2007 before completing renovations on the neoclassical manse, and its subsequent owners also faltered in restoring the castle to its former glory. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2022 Planned as a neoclassical shrine to Flemish art in general and Rubens in particular, the museum had as its centerpiece a nearly 50-foot-high gallery designed to display enormous 17th-century altarpieces by the Flemish master. J.s. Marcus, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Soon enough, all the noblewomen of their court began to follow her fashionable neoclassical suit, as did the rest of the grand houses of Europe. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2022 Where Dellario and McDonald view nature as a respite, Limauro foresees it as a potential threat to Washington’s neoclassical order. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 Stock certificates , in particular, mimic the lacy neoclassical borders of old cash. Christopher Bonanos, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2022 As Answer Man wrote last week, in 1922 the Masons announced plans to turn the land into Temple Heights, the setting for an impressive complex of neoclassical Masonic buildings. John Kelly, Washington Post, 9 July 2022 There remain in the capital city some examples of the neoclassical buildings designed in the 19th century after the end of the Ottoman period and during the reign of King Otto. Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 31 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
neo- + classical or classic entry 1
First Known Use
1877, in the meaning defined above