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as in baroque
elaborately and often excessively decorated
an ornate gambling casino that is designed to look like an Italian palace
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as in rhetorical
full of fine words and fancy expressions
the ornate prose that was standard in all diplomatic correspondence in those days
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Recent Examples of ornate
Dancers in ornate pharaonic costumes -- crowned with golden headpieces and holding scepters -- performed to a live international orchestra, as fireworks and drones depicting ancient gods lit up the sky above.
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Ayat Al-Tawy, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
Now suddenly this is too big, too ornate, too crazy?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
On Sunday in New York City at the Angel Ball hosted by Gabrielle’s Angel Fund, Blige styled a black lace version of Amina Muaddi’s Camelia style, which features an ornate octagonal crystal embellishment, with a dress from Tony Ward.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Think ornate stuccoes, regal salons, wrought-iron balustrades, and panoramic terraces that offer breathtaking views of Palermo and the verdant Piana dei Colli.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
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Ayat Al-Tawy, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
Now suddenly this is too big, too ornate, too crazy?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
On Sunday in New York City at the Angel Ball hosted by Gabrielle’s Angel Fund, Blige styled a black lace version of Amina Muaddi’s Camelia style, which features an ornate octagonal crystal embellishment, with a dress from Tony Ward.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Think ornate stuccoes, regal salons, wrought-iron balustrades, and panoramic terraces that offer breathtaking views of Palermo and the verdant Piana dei Colli.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornate
Adjective
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In lieu of baroque prosthetic gore and over-the-top CGI effects, the movie leans into silence and darkness for much of its 81-minute run time.—
Diana Hubbell,
Popular Science,
29 Oct. 2025
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Skovgaard’s inspirations span from baroque aristocratic portraiture to ’80s pop culture, and are drenched in personal memories.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bangladeshi civil society welcomed rhetorical support for its democracy but was demoralized by Washington’s reluctance to act decisively.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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It was founded by Simon Bolívar, who led the region to independence from Spain and remains a key rhetorical figure in Latin American politics, especially in Colombia and Venezuela.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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The decorated soccer played added several snaps of him and Harper embracing one another throughout the years, including an adorable photo of Harper as a toddler with a pacifier in her mouth hugging David.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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However, the shorter, decorated sword likely wasn’t functional.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 May 2025
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Plus, the mint base contrasted with the purple detailing is playful and effortlessly spices up any outfit.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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True Ipomea batatas has bright orange flesh (although modern varieties have much more intense colors than older forms), occasionally white and rarely purple.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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McNamara’s screenplays are equally strange and enchanting, but also florid, absurd and randy.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
24 Oct. 2025
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Then there is the real thing touched on by such florid representation: the drive of some humans to inflict actual pain and death for no reason but the apparent compulsive enjoyment of it.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The boom in production costs has been blamed on high talent prices, stemming from extravagant spending by big streamers in recent years.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Not every Tesla investor was on board with the extravagant deal.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nothing hangs on the pale yellow living room walls, the flowery ceiling molding overhead providing the only décor.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Festival highlights include the giant mum arch and other flowery displays–perfect for photos–as well as the sheer variety of shopping from more than 300 vendors.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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Or admire the collection of silver-gilt tableware in the Vermeil Room?—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Other highlights include a primary bath/sitting room sporting carpet and shades from Pierre Frey, yet more Zuber wallpaper, Ralph Lauren Home sconces, a pink soaking tub, and a fireplace bookended by vanities crafted from gilt bronze and parquetry commodes.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Ornate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornate. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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