art deco
noun
art de·co
ˌärt-ˈde-ˌkō 
ˌär(t)-dā-ˈkō,
ˈär(t)-ˈdā-(ˌ)
often capitalized A&D
: a popular design style of the 1920s and 1930s characterized especially by bold outlines, geometric and zigzag forms, and the use of new materials (such as plastic)
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Situated in a lake house perched over Lake Wakatipu, Nest is outfitted in an art deco style with expansive windows and al fresco dining to put the lake on full display.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Tulsa is another iconic destination along Route 66, featuring historic neon signs, art deco buildings, retro diners and quirky stops like the Golden Driller statue.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In 2023, another cat gained viral attention when his cat broke a one-of-a-kind art deco basin.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The Living Room on the hotel’s second floor features two bars, one on either end of the room, backed by gold, black, and white art deco scenes that depict famous New York City buildings and animals like a panther, a leopard, and a horse.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Tulsa is another iconic destination along Route 66, featuring historic neon signs, art deco buildings, retro diners and quirky stops like the Golden Driller statue.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In 2023, another cat gained viral attention when his cat broke a one-of-a-kind art deco basin.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The Living Room on the hotel’s second floor features two bars, one on either end of the room, backed by gold, black, and white art deco scenes that depict famous New York City buildings and animals like a panther, a leopard, and a horse.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Art deco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20deco. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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