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Recent Examples of rococo
The rooms, which are on display on the first floor in the Richelieu wing, and include a formal state dining room and a gilded drawing room, are prime examples of the elaborate, 18th-century rococo aesthetic.
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Betsy Blumenthal, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 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
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Betsy Blumenthal, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 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
Adjective
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Hear the indie rock band fill the Allstate Arena with their big, baroque sound.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The more baroque elements are especially satisfying.—
Brad Sanders,
Pitchfork,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Defined by its metallic hardware, ornate embroidery and often shrunken fit, the jacket added romance and opulence to the season.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The coloring and low profile on this design still feels neutral while adding a little visual interest with the ornate patterning.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Rococo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rococo. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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