Co·rin·thi·an
kə-ˈrin(t)-thē-ən 
1
: a native or resident of Corinth, Greece
2
: a merry profligate man
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Corinth or Corinthians
2
: of or relating to the lightest and most ornate of the three ancient Greek architectural orders distinguished especially by its large capitals decorated with carved acanthus leaves see order illustration
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
The aesthetic speaks to the locale’s history, and the 1,660-square-foot Corinthian Cottage — ideal for long-term or private stays — spreads it out over two stories with two king bedrooms, a fireplace, soaking tub, kitchenette, and terrace.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Why even bother with the Corinthian coral?
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
As depicted, the ballroom is set to include gold chandeliers, an ornate coffered ceiling, Greek Corinthian columns and tall, arched windows to each wall.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 31 July 2025
There are four front steps bracketed by two huge urns, half a dozen Corinthian columns, and six life-size maidens, possible goddesses.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
All that remains of this once-sprawling antebellum mansion are 23 Corinthian columns, rising unexpectedly from the forest.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
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Adjective
Past a circular motor court, a host of elegant design features present themselves, from its stone and limestone facade, where a towering arched doorway tucked into a portico embellished with Corinthian columns makes for a grand entrance to the home, to its mansard roof.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
The aesthetic speaks to the locale’s history, and the 1,660-square-foot Corinthian Cottage — ideal for long-term or private stays — spreads it out over two stories with two king bedrooms, a fireplace, soaking tub, kitchenette, and terrace.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Why even bother with the Corinthian coral?
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
As depicted, the ballroom is set to include gold chandeliers, an ornate coffered ceiling, Greek Corinthian columns and tall, arched windows to each wall.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 31 July 2025
There are four front steps bracketed by two huge urns, half a dozen Corinthian columns, and six life-size maidens, possible goddesses.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
All that remains of this once-sprawling antebellum mansion are 23 Corinthian columns, rising unexpectedly from the forest.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
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“Corinthian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Corinthian. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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