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, 14 May 2025
In addition to the interior amenities, the estate features an array of waterfront offerings, including a 51-foot yacht currently berthed at the Corinthian Yacht Club, as well as a coveted 60-foot slip at San Francisco’s Pier 39.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
At delicious San Lorenzo, inside Hotel St. Vincent, Italian classics get reimagined with Creole ingredients—catfish schnitzel, caviar beignets—under chandeliers and Corinthian columns.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Like many before him who have tried and failed, Ainslie desperately wants to drag the America’s Cup away from its traditional, Corinthian roots and move the event to a more modern, commercially viable footing.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
The hotel’s signature restaurant is San Lorenzo, which invites guests to dine under opulent red chandeliers and Corinthian columns.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
If your preference is a spirit forward drink, check out the Corinthian Leather made with Jefferson’s Small Batch, Nux Alpina Walnut Liqueur, and Aperol.
—Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Features like symmetrical facades, Corinthian columns, and intricate moldings create a regal atmosphere.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Eighty columns — massive granite shafts topped by Corinthian capitals — carry rows of arches down the 440-foot length of the nave.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
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As a bonus, the sellers are throwing in a 51-foot yacht, a Sea Ray 510 held at the nearby Corinthian Yacht Club, plus a 60-foot private slip at Pier 39 in San Francisco that makes exploring local waterways and getting back and forth to the city a breeze.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
In addition to the interior amenities, the estate features an array of waterfront offerings, including a 51-foot yacht currently berthed at the Corinthian Yacht Club, as well as a coveted 60-foot slip at San Francisco’s Pier 39.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
At delicious San Lorenzo, inside Hotel St. Vincent, Italian classics get reimagined with Creole ingredients—catfish schnitzel, caviar beignets—under chandeliers and Corinthian columns.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Like many before him who have tried and failed, Ainslie desperately wants to drag the America’s Cup away from its traditional, Corinthian roots and move the event to a more modern, commercially viable footing.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
The hotel’s signature restaurant is San Lorenzo, which invites guests to dine under opulent red chandeliers and Corinthian columns.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
If your preference is a spirit forward drink, check out the Corinthian Leather made with Jefferson’s Small Batch, Nux Alpina Walnut Liqueur, and Aperol.
—Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Features like symmetrical facades, Corinthian columns, and intricate moldings create a regal atmosphere.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Eighty columns — massive granite shafts topped by Corinthian capitals — carry rows of arches down the 440-foot length of the nave.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Corinthian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Corinthian. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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