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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
eventually even the movie seems bored by its baroque violence
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as in intricate
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
a thriller with a baroque plot that is sure to baffle many readers
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Recent Examples of baroque
In the hands of almost any other novelist, this baroque profusion of forms, modes, and registers would achieve nothing more than confusion.
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Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Unlike Parks’ baroque arrangements, Harding’s leave lots of negative space for our imaginations.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
Climb the 900-odd steps (or cop out in a car) for a walk through its eight baroque bastions and some breathtaking views.
—Helen Brown, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
Hear the indie rock band fill the Allstate Arena with their big, baroque sound.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Unlike Parks’ baroque arrangements, Harding’s leave lots of negative space for our imaginations.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
Climb the 900-odd steps (or cop out in a car) for a walk through its eight baroque bastions and some breathtaking views.
—Helen Brown, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
Hear the indie rock band fill the Allstate Arena with their big, baroque sound.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for baroque
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baroque
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The federal government's warning about the dangers of excessive screen time is sending shockwaves through households and classrooms alike, drawing comparisons to public health crises of the past.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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While that level of interest is typically viewed as a positive, Cramer warned that excessive demand can create its own problems.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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Werber’s intricate world-building and philosophical undercurrents have long been considered unadaptable, but Xilam and UGC have set off crack the beloved novel to deliver a high-concept series aimed at global family audiences, spanning from young viewers to adults who grew up with the bestseller.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2025
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Inspired by the inner workings of computer chips, Crowther’s intricate AI structure looms large over the busy construction site.—
D.W. Pine,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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After the game, the team were addressed by a group of government officials who, according to Ilunga at least, threatened them with extreme consequences if things went really badly in their game against Brazil.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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After all the angst about traffic, high ticket prices, long security lines and extreme heat, stadium operations ran relatively smoothly.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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But the reality is more complicated.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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However, these kinds of major structural changes are easier to implement in smaller organizations or startups rather than in larger companies that have more complicated structures.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Marky’s American Hackleback caviar makes for an extravagant gift without an exorbitant price tag.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Dec. 2025
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The cut is very simple but the proportions are a bit more extravagant.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Dec. 2025
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Christopher, 36, lives with a combination of complex medical challenges – spina bifida and Chiari malformation among them.—
Andy Smith,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Dec. 2025
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The town had hired consultants to study the feasibility of a complex dike system, hopefully to save it from the next flood disaster.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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In one of them he was seen hanging from the edge of a rocky cliff using his bare hands, his legs dangling toward a steep slope in a risky performance without safety equipment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Echoing this enthusiasm, President and CEO Sean Dalfen said finding high-quality assets at such a steep discount is increasingly rare, offering the firm strong in-place cash flow alongside flexible exit strategies.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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This tenfold increase allows researchers to validate technologies with the sophisticated controls and scale necessary for the modern electrical grid.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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Zeagoo Loose Crewneck Sweater Polka dots are a great way to add a little pizzazz to a holiday sweater while still keeping the overall look more sophisticated.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Baroque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baroque. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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