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rococo

adjective

Definition of rococonext
as in baroque

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Recent Examples of rococo Counting cupholders exposes the rococo nature of the minivan wars. — Annie White, Car and Driver, 24 May 2020 The set, while minimalist, was suggestive of a rococo palace. — Nicholas M. Gallagher, National Review, 21 Mar. 2020 The land at Kilometre 152 of Highway BR-174 is rococo in its greenness and relentlessly damp. — Elizabeth Barber, The New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2020 As for his personal design preference—the gold and rococo decor of his New York City penthouse is inspired by the Palace of Versailles. — Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 7 Feb. 2020 See All Example Sentences for rococo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rococo
  1. baroque
  2. arabesque
  3. ornate
Adjective
  • That was the high baroque period of Black style in the United States, when pimp realism became aspirational for all, even the respectable.
    — Lucy Sante, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Their friendship and mutual admiration produced something that neither had made before, with Rostam’s meticulous production framing Leithauser’s enormous vocal range across doo-wop, country rock, baroque pop, folk and torch song territory.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of baroque
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  • Bettina followed these in 1971 with a group of wooden sculptures and line drawings exploring similar arabesque shapes.
    — Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The 20-meter pool with its eight columns of arabesque marble create a striking centerpiece for enjoying a treatment with Augustinus Bader products—or for simply taking a swim beside the 19th-century replicas of classical statues.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 July 2025
Definition of arabesque
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  • Wearing a design by Gucci, Johnson’s dress included a sheer fabric with ornate botanical embroidery throughout.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • But if the sirens came during the day, then Booth, clad in her olive-green uniform, would remain at her post in an ornate building across the street from the Palais de L’Élysée.
    — April White, JSTOR Daily, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of ornate

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“Rococo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rococo. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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