Panathenaic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of Panathenaic
1595–1605; Panathena(ea) + -ic
Example Sentences
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The design could be modeled on the U-shaped Panathenaic Stadium in Athens—the quintessential example of pure classical architecture reconstructed in the second century and entirely clad in marble.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
The Hellenic Olympic Committee has hit out at criticism of the sponsorship of the historic Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first modern Games in 1896, as "petty" politics that "undermines" its work.
From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025
But she was barred from entering Panathenaic Stadium and her achievement was never recognized.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 26, 2024
Greek water polo player Ioannis Fountoulis, the last in a long line of torchbearers, used the flame to light a cauldron at the Panathenaic Stadium.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2024
Casts of a portion of the Panathenaic frieze of the Parthenon run along the upper part of the wall of the great studio, fit emblem of the lifelong devotion of the President to classic art.
From Frederic Lord Leighton An Illustrated Record of His Life and Work by Rhys, Ernest
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