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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
Jewelry watches increasingly became more ornate; early versions for women were crafted as necklaces, with the watch face upside down so that the wearer could covertly view the time.
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Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
This ornate floral teapot can elevate her morning tea drinking from microwaving cup after to cup to a real, actual ritual that includes a book and some biscuits.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
The combat exudes a wonderful crackle and pop: A pistol is used primarily for defense, while an axe rips through ornate armor.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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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Music blared, dancers jumped, men and women threw themselves onto their knees while weeping furiously, phones waved, children balanced precariously on dusty shoulders, banners rose and fell against the soaring baroque stone.Kayla Aletha Welch, Longreads, 19 Nov. 2024
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Don’t miss the ancient temples, baroque churches, charming cucinas and cantinas, majestic villas, serene hideaways, one-of-a-kind shops and extraordinary artwork.Laura Manske, Forbes, 30 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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The extravagant procession will be followed by lunch at Buckingham Palace and a cultural exhibition.Billy Stockwell, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Liberian Collard Greens with Smoked Herring (Image credit: Matt Taylor-Gross / Saveur) All the extravagant cooking of the holiday and winter season warrants tonifying contrast.Scott Hocker, theweek, 26 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 addition to a photo of Long getting down on one knee in a gilded room and pulling out a ring, Jackson shared more flicks from the special moment on her Instagram Stories.Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Anchoring these diabolical lyrical flights is a collection of enticingly busy sound sculptures: trap drums, soul samples, ominous keys, and other melodic embellishments sparkling in the mix like the gilded garments gracing an irate monarch.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
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Each episode is narrated by a different main character, and the voiceovers are florid and metaphor-driven — so much talk of ghosts, so few actual ghosts.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 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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And that’s the fine line developers and studio heads have to walk in the face of this newer, meaner, louder movement against diversity in the industry: whether or not to acknowledge its existence.Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
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The result has been a film rollout that at times feels louder than the film itself.New York Times, New York Times, 7 Dec. 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 13 Dec. 2024.
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