Apollinian

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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
  • Gomez might have never experienced the Apollonian thrill of working a traditional 9-5 but this outfit belongs to someone who has seen the Slack messaging app.
    Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 June 2024
Adjective
  • The abode itself showcases Georgian and Classical architecture, with an elegant white-brick facade, symmetrical details, and refined proportions.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Fiber: Uses fiber-optic cables for high speeds and symmetrical upload/download rates.
    Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Apollinian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Apollinian. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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