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as in ornate
elaborately and often excessively decorated
a florid, gilded mirror that took up most of the wall
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as in rhetoric
full of fine words and fancy expressions
gave a florid speech in honor of the queen's visit
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as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
a man with a florid complexion
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Recent Examples of florid
As do most books on wine, this one contains histories of famous regions and ancient vineyards, paeans to the distinctiveness of particular grapes, and florid descriptions of specific wines.
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Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2014
Typically, they are released as one-sided proclamations written on letterhead or tweeted, with florid praise for the candidate.
—Christina Wilkie, CNBC, 26 July 2024
If the closet is old enough, its ties will show a whole social history of the pallid fifties turning into the ambivalent sixties turning into the florid seventies.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 6 July 2024
With their askew takes on the American mythos, twisted characters, inventive scores, vivid imagery, and florid violence, the Spaghetti Western developed into a rich subgenre that could easily fill a top 50 list of its own, one that rewards those who venture away from Leone.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2024
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Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2014
Typically, they are released as one-sided proclamations written on letterhead or tweeted, with florid praise for the candidate.
—Christina Wilkie, CNBC, 26 July 2024
If the closet is old enough, its ties will show a whole social history of the pallid fifties turning into the ambivalent sixties turning into the florid seventies.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 6 July 2024
With their askew takes on the American mythos, twisted characters, inventive scores, vivid imagery, and florid violence, the Spaghetti Western developed into a rich subgenre that could easily fill a top 50 list of its own, one that rewards those who venture away from Leone.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2024
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Architect’s Flat Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb Originally built as a private residence in 1906, this palatial home has old world sensibilities with its ornate ceilings and intricate floors.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
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In return, Coca-Cola became a soft drinks supplier at the park and has also occupied this slot at its counterpart, Walt Disney World in Florida, since its ornate iron gates swung open in 1971.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Rankin-Bass classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer features Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman, who tells viewers the story of Rudolph, a reindeer who is mocked by his fellow reindeer for his glowing red nose.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 1 Nov. 2024
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Those who experience uneven texture in their complexion will love how the Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Dream Face Cream leaves skin smooth and glowing.Jessie Quinn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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Trump will likely reprise the rhetorical embrace of Egypt that marked his first term, along with a lack of concern for democracy and human rights.Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024
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That rhetorical strategy is actually what scares me.Sigal Samuel, Vox, 21 Nov. 2024
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Haley opted for a purple cheerleader uniform, smiling and carrying a white basket for her candy.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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This best seller is bursting with hydrating hyaluronic acid, moisture-sealing biomimetic squalane, and free radical-fighting Japanese purple rice for an ultra-strong barrier and serious glow.Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
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In between walking red carpets and attending charity events together, the pair welcomed two children, daughters Evangeline Ruth and Elijah.Ellie Beeck, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023
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Music’s biggest night returns to Los Angeles on Sunday, and along with it, one of Hollywood’s grandest red carpets.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2023
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He’s got the classic ruddy cheeks and twinkle in his eye.Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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These ruddy spots, some of which are likely cryovolcanoes that erupt frosty sludge, suggest Europa’s ice shell is churning as cold material sinks and warmer pockets rise to the surface.Jay Bennett, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
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Aim for a warm shower with warm water to reach a happy medium.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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One plant’s connection to our climate dates back roughly 50 million years to a time when Earth was too warm for polar ice caps.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024
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However, Statista's rosiest market projection for foldable phones is that 45.7 million will be sold in 2028.Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Makeup artist Kenya Alexis brushed Palmer's lids with a soft, smoky gray eyeshadow, then applied a rosy blush and matte brown lip for a fun fusion of ‘60s and ’90s vibes.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Florid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/florid. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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