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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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The Department of Education fined Heald College — a subsidiary of Corinthian Colleges — $29.7 million for misstating its job placement rates in 2015.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Hunger at Home packed the Corinthian Grand Ballroom in downtown San Jose last Friday night for its annual Bridge the Gap gala, which featured Suzanne St. John-Crane doing double duty.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
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
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Adjective
The ballroom, as described in renderings released by the White House, will feature crystal chandeliers, gilded Corinthian columns, and arched windows overlooking the South Lawn.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The Department of Education fined Heald College — a subsidiary of Corinthian Colleges — $29.7 million for misstating its job placement rates in 2015.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Hunger at Home packed the Corinthian Grand Ballroom in downtown San Jose last Friday night for its annual Bridge the Gap gala, which featured Suzanne St. John-Crane doing double duty.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
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
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“Corinthian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Corinthian. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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