modernistic

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Its boxlike modernistic style is defined by recessed spandrels, unadorned vertical piers, gently set back parapet pillars, and a vocabulary of French Art Deco and Celtic ornament at both base and crown.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2023

Elegant and modernistic, the adults-only Ambiente “landscape hotel” opened this month and was designed to have minimal impact on the natural environment.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2023

A video shows people strolling on boardwalks through lush greenery, housing perched on the shores of an idyllic lake, stunningly modernistic buildings, elevated mass transit lines, and bicycles on tree-lined boulevards.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 3, 2022

“It doesn’t have as much stuff on it as other military uniforms. It’s a much more modernistic take.”

From New York Times • Oct. 1, 2021

Jud and Frank were building some enormous, ramshackle, modernistic structure out on Commons lawn, and the hammers and the power drills had started early in the morning.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt