Apollinian

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Apollinian
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 four-foot-long garlands come in a set of two, ideal for layering or creating a symmetrical mantel-scape.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Its 100% fiber network is expanding quickly, and multigig plans deliver symmetrical upload and download speeds, unlimited data and no annual contracts.
    Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Apollinian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Apollinian. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.

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