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Recent Examples of classicism
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.
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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
Cooper Koch black one button peak lapel Giorgio Armani tuxedo trimmed in satin with a white evening shirt and bowtie went back to classicism in the best way.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
The striking photography from cinematographer Lol Crawley suggests themes of modernity versus classicism — the waters of the Statue of Liberty, the majestic quarries of Carrara, Italy — but a sensual magnetism seeps into the visual style as well.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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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
Cooper Koch black one button peak lapel Giorgio Armani tuxedo trimmed in satin with a white evening shirt and bowtie went back to classicism in the best way.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
The striking photography from cinematographer Lol Crawley suggests themes of modernity versus classicism — the waters of the Statue of Liberty, the majestic quarries of Carrara, Italy — but a sensual magnetism seeps into the visual style as well.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for classicism
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Humanitarian aid is based on empathy and the recognition that everyone has a right to live with dignity.—
Chen Reis,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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So these are formal situations, in which patients are in need of dignity and professional distance.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Elevate your wardrobe with a doctor bag that can go with anything and add a touch of sophistication.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Welcoming guests with distinctive design and sophistication, signature Vanderpump Alain finishes will adorn the bedrooms and public spaces, including an enhanced hotel reception and front desk area, in addition to an all-new lounge space.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sullivan was being held on charges of assault, kidnapping, unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons and reckless endangerment before she was released on Thursday after posting $300,000 bail.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Sullivan, a 56-year-old Connecticut woman, has been charged with assault, kidnapping, unlawful restraint, cruelty and reckless endangerment.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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But the simplicity of the sequence of events — Smith’s shot perfectly careening off the side of the rim and Şengün’s subsequent positioning for the putback — was indicative of Houston’s rebounding prowess.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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But over time, in some cities, New York among them, the totemic simplicity of a man eating a steak fell out of fashion, replaced by more heterogeneous modes of conspicuous connoisseurship: nouvelle cuisine, the auteur-chef tasting menu, the thousand-dollar omakase, the members-only supper club.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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Walking by its table of late Eighties Soviet chic, in pieces.—
Marianne Boruch,
The New York Review of Books,
20 Feb. 2025
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Aimée posed for leading photographers including William Klein, Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Guy Bourdin and Helmut Newton, cementing her status as an ambassador of French chic.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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As with Yamamoto-san’s suit, my comfort and pleasure would be the biggest factors here; there would be no room for ostentation.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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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
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Bring a taste of Dollywood's famous nachos to your own dinner table.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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Of course, different fruits and vegetables will provide different tastes—green apples are tart and fresh, but try celery for an earthy sip or kiwi for tropical flavors.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Stay Here: Step back in time at Pulitzer Amsterdam, a collection of 17th and 18th century canal houses restored to their original grandeur.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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Designed with an exquisite blend of timeless contemporary architecture and luxurious comfort, this nearly 10,000-square-foot masterpiece offers an unparalleled living experience, seamlessly integrating grandeur with practicality.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Classicism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/classicism. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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