classicism

Example Sentences

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But even a mega-firm that typically builds in a futuristic style can form a partnership with a design architect who’s an expert in classicism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

"It was not elaborate like Victorian Gothic design that preceded it, and came with a classicism and simplicity that has survived the test of time," he said.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

Quality choreography that celebrates classicism, that highlights musicality — that even pushes the form into new realms — isn’t the norm.

From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2024

Babitz saw the popular Mexican dance as “enraged anarchy posed in mythical classicism as a dance.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2023

Everett was showily classical, but Lincoln’s classicism purrs powerfully under the hood.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith