as in rhetoric
full of fine words and fancy expressions
the aureate speeches that are traditionally given at graduation ceremonies
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Recent Examples of aureate
Finally, last year, Lil Nas X’s gaze was punctuated by a set of gilded wing decals that complete his aureate ensemble.
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Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2022
Because emotionally, they are spirited by your aureate leadership heart.
—Peter Weedfald, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2021
Go for the gold with Knesko’s multi-masking collection, which includes made-for-Instagram aureate treatments for the face, neck, décolleté, eyes, and lips.
—Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2020
If monochrome is more your speed, Pecheux swept swathes of deep aureate pigment across the lids for the downtown girls at Saint Laurent.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2018
Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2022
Because emotionally, they are spirited by your aureate leadership heart.
—Peter Weedfald, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2021
Go for the gold with Knesko’s multi-masking collection, which includes made-for-Instagram aureate treatments for the face, neck, décolleté, eyes, and lips.
—Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2020
If monochrome is more your speed, Pecheux swept swathes of deep aureate pigment across the lids for the downtown girls at Saint Laurent.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aureate
Adjective
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However, that evolution remains more rhetorical than structural, at least for now.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 June 2025
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Differences of opinion between economists, scorekeepers and analysts are commonplace, as are the heated rhetorical attacks lobbed at the Congressional Budget Office.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Another look Gaga styled during her performance featured the singer in a red garment with an asymmetric hemline and ornate embroidery at the neckline, cuffs of the sleeves and at the hemline as well.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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The ornate swimming pool, complete with a small hydrotherapy area, is reminiscent of a traditional Roman bathhouse.—
William Curtis,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Danielle Brooks Danielle Brooks attended the 4th Annual Black Women on Broadway Awards in N.Y.C. in a purple cropped jacket and matching shorts.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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In late summer to early fall, the plant is covered with daisy-like purple blooms with yellow centers.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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“Aureate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aureate. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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