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Recent Examples of arabesque
The 20-meter pool with its eight columns of arabesque marble create a striking centerpiece for enjoying a treatment with Augustinus Bader products—or for simply taking a swim beside the 19th-century replicas of classical statues.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 July 2025
The decor is decidedly beachy — twisted abaca chairs, linen cushions and curtains, and arabesque tile floors that immediately cool your feet when coming inside from the nearby beach.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
An untitled painting by Mark Rothko, meanwhile, went for $5.1 million with fees on a $3 million high estimate, and Edgar Degas’s bronze sculpture Grande arabesque, troisième temps, the first lot of the evening, sold for $1.7 million with fees on a $600,000 high estimate.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The gold is entirely carved by hand and features detailed ornamental designs of arabesque garlands and elements of the Calatrava cross, all of which take more than 100 hours to engrave.
—Rebecca Suhrawardi, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 July 2025
The decor is decidedly beachy — twisted abaca chairs, linen cushions and curtains, and arabesque tile floors that immediately cool your feet when coming inside from the nearby beach.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
An untitled painting by Mark Rothko, meanwhile, went for $5.1 million with fees on a $3 million high estimate, and Edgar Degas’s bronze sculpture Grande arabesque, troisième temps, the first lot of the evening, sold for $1.7 million with fees on a $600,000 high estimate.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The gold is entirely carved by hand and features detailed ornamental designs of arabesque garlands and elements of the Calatrava cross, all of which take more than 100 hours to engrave.
—Rebecca Suhrawardi, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arabesque
Adjective
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The palazzo is rococo — the architect restored it and put modern Italian furniture inside.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2025
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To become Edna, Humphries would put on a mauve wig, an increasingly rococo pair of eyeglasses and a glittering gown that screeched conspicuous consumption.—
Ben Brantley,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2023
Adjective
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Caravaggio Exhibit at The Mint The Mint Museum is showing an original Caravaggio through October, along with works by 40 other baroque artists.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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As a solo artist, Batmanglij writes in a style that is baroque and sophisticated, and lightly warped in a way that recalls both Paul Simon and Radiohead.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Camp Lucy was born when former antiques dealer and real estate developer Whit Hanks restored the ornate chapel on his family’s property in 2008.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Despite its ornate craftsmanship and intricacies, Osaka’s tennis kit is still functional, transitioning from an entrance look to a competition-ready uniform for the four-time Grand Slam champion.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Motifs are gingerbread and baroque.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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Constructed out of poplar timber, the openings are festooned with gingerbread details handpainted and adorned by Wally Whitehurst.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hydrangeas have attractive foliage and bark, but most are grown for their large, showy blossoms.—
Marie Iannotti,
The Spruce,
29 May 2026
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Domingo and Fey are even better, achieving an honest rapport that too many other dynamics lack, while Kenney-Silver arguably gets the juiciest arc, filled with showy slapstick and a challenge unique to sitcoms but relatable outside of them.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
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“Arabesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arabesque. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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