Apollinian

Definition of Apolliniannext

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Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • The beats are slanted yet symmetrical, like a high-speed wind tunnel of pure adrenaline.
    Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Its bi-directional capabilities allow the AV to move forwards and backwards easily thanks to symmetrical four-wheel steering.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Apollinian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Apollinian. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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