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

Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara features open-heart motifs set with diamonds and 19 baroque pearls beneath.

— Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of baroque

Adjective

Instead of the ornate porcelain and cloisonné enameling often associated with imperial vases, this one is made of blown glass.

— Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
By 1988, when Phantom debuted on Broadway, the Reagan-era consumer culture and flashy opulence were on their way out, so the ornate, maximalist sets and the lush orchestrations felt off-key to reviewers.

— Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of ornate

Adjective

The showy red, pink, or lavender blooms attract not only bees, but also hummingbirds and butterflies.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Rather, the mission of Our Rescue, which used to be known as Operation Underground Railroad, is to save individuals from human-trafficking rings, often through showy sting operations.

— Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026

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