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The Dominick is all floor-to-ceiling windows, soaking tubs, rooftop pools, and moody light fixtures — in other words, its 46 stories are peppered with elements that exude upscale, sophisticated energy while avoiding all signs of gaudiness.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026 -
So that drove a kind of character choice as well about the gaudiness of the society.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Rose is another extraordinary showcase for her gifts and a master class in the art of acting with rigor, honesty, physicality and zero showiness.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Garcia’s finest new dishes underscore his talent for complexity that bypasses showiness.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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The entertainment rooms can serve as places to enjoy cocktails and billiards (both villas feature Steinway & Sons grand pianos), the dining rooms feel cinematic without being too formal, and the bedroom suites favor comfort rather than flashiness.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Leopard, cheetah, and even zebra recall an era shaped by the flashiness of Christina Aguilera and Paris Hilton.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
20 Dec. 2025
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The mansion, often considered a monument to Roaring ‘20s ostentation, stretches from the Intracoastal to the Atlantic Ocean.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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The characteristics of this aesthetic begin with simple colors that evoke understated elegance—not ostentation.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Feb. 2026
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But self-indulgence is the whole point of This Music May Contain Hope, and the album wouldn’t work at all without her flamboyant grandiosity.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
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McCrery had introduced the Corinthian order to the ballroom entrance, projecting a grandiosity above and beyond that of the main house, which uses the more modest and domestic Ionic order.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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As Tyler Potts points out, both are imbued with richness and warmth.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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The richness of literature depends on what many people now call bibliodiversity.—
Julie Finch,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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The whole place had been assembled decades earlier with an eye toward princeliness, and now had a shabby, endearing grandeur.—
Lesley M.M. Blume,
Town & Country,
2 Nov. 2019
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Whether a chandelier, a wall sconce, or a stand-alone desk lamp, Pooky showcases a wealth of different light fixtures and continues to innovate with patterns that evoke playful poshness and flair.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Ritziness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ritziness. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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