Apollinian

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  1. Apollonian
  2. symmetrical
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  • Friedrich Nietzsche's idea of rationality, Apollonian, and the irrational passion, defined as Dionysian, have always been a sort of philosophical guide for Murano; his way of conceiving fashion.
    — Alberto Calabrese, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
  • By the ninth century B.C.E., Delos had been established as an Apollonian sanctuary.
    — Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 June 2024
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  • Against Djokovic, the seven-time champion at the All England Club, Sinner finally put it all together to deliver a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win that was as smooth and symmetrical as its scoreline.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • This is partly because EU countries and those in the Schengen area operate on a symmetric visa basis, allowing open travel among themselves.
    — Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
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“Apollinian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Apollinian. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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