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
  • Last week, in his first address to world diplomats as pontiff, Pope Leo said the dignity of migrants had to be respected.
    Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 19 May 2025
  • All Marylanders benefit from reforms that reduce the financial burden of incarceration and uphold the values of dignity and humanity.
    Natasha Dartigue, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • Layer a white cotton T-shirt underneath for a more comfortable styling choice, and a belt with silver hardware cinches the waist for an extra dose of sophistication.
    Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 23 May 2025
  • Tory Burch: on sale for $118.80 Original price: $198 These Tory Burch frames feature an irregular, chunky shape that adds a touch of sophistication to any look.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • After George Floyd was killed in 2020, many police departments across the country banned or restricted the knee-on-neck restraint.
    Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 27 May 2025
  • Rickson stages both plays with elegant restraint, arranging just a few bits of furniture in front of a bare brick wall.
    Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • So perhaps the clearest difference between the final months of O’Neil and the early months of Pereira has been simplicity.
    Steve Madeley, New York Times, 19 May 2025
  • The simplicity of getting your feet wet with these tools means that most of your time will be spent dealing with a company's security and compliance teams.
    Jeff Catlin, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Longview’s design is an homage to Park Slope’s leafy charms and the industrial chic of Gowanus.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • New sneaker launches: Miu Miu’s take on sporty chic and Balenciaga’s Puma collaboration, which merges luxury with streetwear.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • As high heels become less of a requisite in certain arenas, the Cannes red carpet — whose ostentation is rivaled only by the Met Gala or the Oscars — is something of a final frontier.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • For a taste of the unusual, check out the Burger King in Kayenta, Arizona, which is home to a mini museum honoring the Navajo Code Talkers, who helped transmit secret messages to Allied forces during World War II.
    Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 May 2025
  • Sunflower seed shells are often coated in salt for taste and flavor, sometimes as much as 70 mg for every 1 ounce of seeds.14 The American Heart Association suggests consuming no more than 1,500 grams of sodium per day, although Dietary Guidelines allow for up to 2,300 milligrams per day.15 2.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • The grandeur and pageantry of the position belies the simple existence the pope has led for much of his life.
    Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
  • Picture this: the roaming hills of a pastoral land or the grandeur of an enormous palace gripping the attention of an audience.
    Sara Smith, Variety, 20 May 2025

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