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as in baroque
elaborately and often excessively decorated
an ornate gambling casino that is designed to look like an Italian palace
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as in rhetoric
full of fine words and fancy expressions
the ornate prose that was standard in all diplomatic correspondence in those days
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Recent Examples of ornate
The crown molding and ornate mantel elevate the room, too.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
There’s also another private office with ornate coffered ceilings.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
This latest discovery spotlights the ornate decorations that rich Romans enjoyed in their homes – several frescoes depict mythical scenes and others are decorated with plant and animal motifs on a white background.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
The mansion’s original limestone foyer, stone fireplaces, ornate plasterwork, and wood paneling have been preserved and restored, creating a dramatic backdrop for contemporary furniture, lighting and finishes.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
There’s also another private office with ornate coffered ceilings.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
This latest discovery spotlights the ornate decorations that rich Romans enjoyed in their homes – several frescoes depict mythical scenes and others are decorated with plant and animal motifs on a white background.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
The mansion’s original limestone foyer, stone fireplaces, ornate plasterwork, and wood paneling have been preserved and restored, creating a dramatic backdrop for contemporary furniture, lighting and finishes.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornate
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Murphy’s recent shows at his legacy home base, FX, have been muddled and baroque, but on ABC, he’s got the goods, as evidenced by the premiere episode of his new show set on a luxury cruise ship.Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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At Saint Laurent, the vibe was opulent, but statement cuffs worn stacked or over sleeves and supersized necklaces in wooden beads, gave it a zen and human touch, as did earrings made with imperfect baroque pearls at Fendi and Schiaparelli.José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
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These subtle symbolic and rhetorical shifts suggest that North Korea is dissatisfied with China.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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But even when adjusted for rhetorical inflation, Trump has signaled plans for a starkly different sort of tariff regime.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Combs' former birthday parties included red carpet entrances, extravagant cakes, and an A-list guest list including the Kardashian/Jenner family, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Pharrell, Usher, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, and Ivana Trump.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Known for her extravagant Halloween costumes over the years, Klum and her husband Tom arrived as female and male versions of E.T. from Steven Spielberg's 1982 film E.T.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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And Democrats kept a purple Orange County district that was up for grabs after Rep. Katie Porter left the seat to run unsuccessfully for Senate this year.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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While the Princess of Wales paired the cross with a velvet purple floor-length dress by Catherine Walker, Kardashian opted to marry the 5.25-carat necklace with pearl chokers and an ivory shawl cape.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Elevate the hearth by hanging a gilded frame mirror over it and draping a seasonal garland on it.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
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Related Articles Her Schiaparelli Visage earrings, depicting a face in gilded brass with red lips and blue enamel eyes, complemented her look.Nick Hall, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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And yes, the dialogue and atmosphere is exceedingly florid, courting camp if not crossing that line altogether.Scott Tobias, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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Putting the florid rhetoric aside, there is an important underlying issue: What is the role of the corporation in society?Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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The keyboard's scissor-switch mechanisms are nearly soundless affairs and a welcome contrast to the loud clacking of a mechanical keyboard.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Throughout the building there are also devices that measure audio levels and can even pinpoint which individual fans are the loudest.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The model and former Miss Universe selected an oversize black blazer featuring a statement floral lapel pin, layering it over a lacy bra, high-waisted underwear and sheer tights.Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
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The Mayor’s Chief of Staff Marvin James shared a photo on social media of Pugh in a sleeveless, lacy white wedding dress holding hands with Scott in a summery light green suit and white sneakers.Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Ornate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornate. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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