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as in ornate
elaborately and often excessively decorated
a florid, gilded mirror that took up most of the wall
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as in rhetoric
full of fine words and fancy expressions
gave a florid speech in honor of the queen's visit
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as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
a man with a florid complexion
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Recent Examples of florid
Still, there’s great friction in this story line, because Bridger and Young’s dialogue is simultaneously so florid and pointed, and because the actors playing the Mormon baddies really gnaw on their villainy.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
The reminiscence, complete with florid flashbacks, will become important later, but the movie’s narrative engine doesn’t start humming until Martha returns to her gorgeous Manhattan apartment and the two women try to resume their old rapport.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
The two shows share plots of frenzy amid insignificance, and both abound with florid insults, rapid-fire banter, and acid appraisals.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2024
Each episode is narrated by a different main character, and the voiceovers are florid and metaphor-driven — so much talk of ghosts, so few actual ghosts.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
The reminiscence, complete with florid flashbacks, will become important later, but the movie’s narrative engine doesn’t start humming until Martha returns to her gorgeous Manhattan apartment and the two women try to resume their old rapport.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
The two shows share plots of frenzy amid insignificance, and both abound with florid insults, rapid-fire banter, and acid appraisals.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2024
Each episode is narrated by a different main character, and the voiceovers are florid and metaphor-driven — so much talk of ghosts, so few actual ghosts.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for florid
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The hand-sewn beading, meanwhile, was just as ornate.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
6 May 2025
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Guests still gaze up in awe at the ornate ceilings, and take photos of the massive flower arrangement in the lobby.—
Thomas Swick,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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While the country’s cuisine doesn’t enjoy a glowing international reputation, many of its most beloved dishes are simple, hearty and deeply rooted in local tradition.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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This is hardly a glowing endorsement from the network that, after 13 seasons, took the unprecedented decision to recast RHONY — a show that was once the jewel in the franchise’s crown — around a new group of women.—
Louis Staples,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2025
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During Trump's first term, Pirro called for the jailing of FBI and Justice Department staffers, spoke on stage at a Trump campaign event, and ran rhetorical interference for him during his impeachment trials.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
10 May 2025
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His electoral mandate was forged in backlash to the President’s economic aggression, rhetorical slights, and apparent disregard for Canadian sovereignty.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 May 2025
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Tyla Wears Tolu Coker On the eve of the Met Gala, Tyla donned a striking ensemble featuring a voluminous skirt adorned with bold prints in orange, purple, brown, and more styled by Law Roach.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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It’s crafted with high quality glass and features a beautiful, multi-colored design complete with dragonflies and purple and yellow colors.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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In between walking red carpets and attending charity events together, the pair welcomed two children, daughters Evangeline Ruth and Elijah.—
Ellie Beeck,
Peoplemag,
6 Feb. 2023
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Music’s biggest night returns to Los Angeles on Sunday, and along with it, one of Hollywood’s grandest red carpets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2023
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Just after midnight early Friday, March 14, the moon cuts across part of Earth’s ruddy shadow.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2025
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Mars will rise in the eastern sky during the night, and can look a ruddy red color in telescopes and binoculars.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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Hollywood’s obsession with IP and sequels certainly hasn’t gone away, and the upcoming warm months will feature a number of remakes that nobody really asked for.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Soak your grates in a mixture of warm water and vinegar.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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Advanced Micro Devices , whose customers include Microsoft and Meta, delivered on that enthusiasm, with a better-than-expected quarter and rosy guidance, which included a $700 million China headwind.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
7 May 2025
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Gloria Cazares, whose daughter, Jackie, was killed at Robb Elementary School, becomes rosy and weeps at the sight of her photo.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
6 May 2025
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“Florid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/florid. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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