ARABESQUE Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

arabesque

adjective

Definition of arabesque

as in rococo

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Recent Examples of arabesque Bettina followed these in 1971 with a group of wooden sculptures and line drawings exploring similar arabesque shapes. — Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026 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. — 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 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 See All Example Sentences for arabesque

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The palazzo is rococo — the architect restored it and put modern Italian furniture inside.

— Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2025
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

Definition of rococo

Adjective

There’s just something so deeply magnetic about baroque pearls, which are known for their irregular, non-spherical shape.

— Selene Oliva, Glamour, 13 July 2026
Gyllenhaal received the President’s Award on Friday at the festival’s opening night ceremony, and talked to the international press on Saturday in a suite at the neo-baroque Grand Hotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary.

— Carole Horst, Variety, 4 July 2026

Definition of baroque

Adjective

The Venice Film Festival unveiled the lineup for its 83rd edition at a news conference Thursday in the ornate historical archive of parent body La Biennale.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 July 2026
Many of them had the notion that Homer should sound archaic, perhaps because a lot of translations created their own ornate anachronistic English that had nothing to do with the language of the epics.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026

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Explanations as to why he was fired have varied widely from the defense minister allegedly being too corrupt, not corrupt enough, too combative with army leadership, too showy, too popular, and too in the clouds on military matters.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
Hydrangeas are one of the most popular perennials thanks to their showy flowers and interesting foliage.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 July 2026

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