neoclassical
adjective
neo·clas·si·cal
ˌnē-ō-ˈkla-si-kəl 
variants
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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Steeped in neoclassical romance, the yellow-gold Swedish Cameo Tiara stands apart from traditional royal headpieces, containing not a single diamond or other precious stone.
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Eloise Moran, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
For more than a decade, Maduro enjoyed an opulent life as Venezuela's president, living in the neoclassical palace in Caracas and accruing a net worth reportedly in the millions.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The neoclassical West Building is filled with European and American art through the early 20th century, and the modernist East Building is dedicated to modern and contemporary works.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
The 1922 neoclassical building houses all 90 guest rooms, each supremely comfortable and adorned with Art Deco details.
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Eloise Moran, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
For more than a decade, Maduro enjoyed an opulent life as Venezuela's president, living in the neoclassical palace in Caracas and accruing a net worth reportedly in the millions.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The neoclassical West Building is filled with European and American art through the early 20th century, and the modernist East Building is dedicated to modern and contemporary works.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
The 1922 neoclassical building houses all 90 guest rooms, each supremely comfortable and adorned with Art Deco details.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Neoclassical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neoclassical. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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