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as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect
felt such exquisite anger at being betrayed by a so-called friend that she could hardly think straight
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as in elegant
having qualities that appeal to a refined taste
exquisite pen-and-ink drawings of city scenes grace the walls of the formal restaurant
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as in subtle
satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness
waiters at the wedding reception served exquisite hors d'oeuvres from silver trays
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Recent Examples of exquisite
Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Epic Fury opened with the most exquisite tools available—stealth bombers, stealth fighters, electronic attack, cyberwar, long-range cruise missiles and penetrating munitions.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Ew Staff, EW.com, 22 Nov. 2024
With scenery this exquisite and a setting this peaceful, no one should mind experiencing it all over again.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
Nonos and Comestibles marks superstar chef Paul Pairet’s return to Europe after decades in Shanghai, while the Jardin d’Hiver is a plush cocoon for all-day dining, tea time, and late-night drinks that spill over into what might just be Paris’s most exquisite hotel bar, Les Ambassadeurs.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Epic Fury opened with the most exquisite tools available—stealth bombers, stealth fighters, electronic attack, cyberwar, long-range cruise missiles and penetrating munitions.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
This year, Carol Kane — the chimeric renaissance woman, eternal ingenue, muse to visionaries from Sidney Lumet to Cindy Sherman — rose from the rubble, a mirage made real, in Nathan Silver's exquisite Between the Temples.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 22 Nov. 2024
With scenery this exquisite and a setting this peaceful, no one should mind experiencing it all over again.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exquisite
Adjective
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Finally, consistent physical activity is more important than intense exercise.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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The songs on the last few Bon Iver albums often sound like excerpts from a longer dialogue, at turns offhanded and intense, among collaborators.—
Mitch Therieau,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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This elegant opera house hosts numerous events, mostly opera and ballet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The smooth, fluid drape reads elegant, and the fabric has a soft silk sheen that holds up beautifully in a suitcase.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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One search can yield a long list of options, each with its own rules, conditions, and subtle differences that are easy to miss at first glance.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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However, a slight blurring of stars at the edge of the frame seems to betray the subtle motion of the spacecraft — or camera — over the course of the 10-second exposure.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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That was largely because of a huge swell of protests from hunters, fishermen, hikers, mountain bikers, and other recreational users of these lands—and from the businesses that cater to them.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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From the near-panoramic window of our room at the Spindrift, we were greeted each morning by sea otters floating on their backs in the kelp beds, pods of dolphins arcing through the swell and the occasional seal hauled out on a nearby promontory.—
Alexandra Genova,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But maintaining security over the strait would require a high-risk, resource-intensive operation that could be a yearslong American commitment.—
Aamer Madhani,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The timetable that Kaufmann laid out Wednesday night envisions intensive design work through the end of this year, with construction starting in 2027.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ravensbergen is a rare southpaw as a right-catching goalie (coincidentally, as is Askarov).—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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On the rare occasions a teammate passed him the ball, Knueppel would duck and let the ball skitter out of bounds.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Plus, their delicate hardware delivers an extra element of style.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ideal for delicate loose-leaf brewing (such as gyokuro), each teapot has a small 100-to-200-milliliter capacity that prevents over-steeping and allows for rich infusions, each brew better than the last.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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The young women and their cavaliers headed to L’Arc, a nightclub in Paris situated near the Shangri-La; there, the group continued their celebrations some hours later.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
1 Dec. 2025
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Carolina Herrera's granddaughter Carolina Lansing Carolina Lansing, the 21-year-old granddaughter of legendary fashion designer Carolina Herrera, also made her debut with her younger brother, Magnus Lansing, as her cavalier.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Exquisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exquisite. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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