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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 rhetoric
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
River cruise lines also sail from Paris to the beaches of Normandy on the Seine; along the ornate castles and vineyards of the scenic Loire Valley; and through Burgundy and Provence on the Rhône and Saône Rivers.
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Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 10 Apr. 2025
This ancestor of mine was born at a good time for ornate garments, but at an unfortunate time and place for tuberculosis.
—Denise Snodell, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Lives Lived: John Peck, known as the Mad Peck, was a cultural omnivore whose work as an underground cartoonist, artist, critic and disc jockey had a dry humor and an ornate eccentricity.
—German Lopez, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Scalloped detailing and an ornate, swirling base makes a person reconsider the design potential of outdoor furniture.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornate
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The design embraces opulence with a colonial and baroque influence, majestic chandeliers and antique furnishings.—
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The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra holds indoor and outdoor concerts throughout the year, while the Tallahassee Bach Parley provides a unique opportunity to see musicians perform on baroque instruments.—
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The emotional and compelling delivery drew millions of views across social media, with many praising his endurance and rhetorical skills.—
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What began as a call for awareness of real life injustices has been transformed into a punchline and rhetorical scapegoat for everything from corporate policies to education.—
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The play is an extravagant metaphor for political discourse, disputes between nations, nationalist feelings and more.—
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Others lean into extravagant brunch dishes to nourish and impress, like Roasted Tomato Quiche or Stuffed Ham-And-Cheese Croissant Casserole.—
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As its name suggests, hyaluronic acid plays a heavy role in its hydrating effects, but other skin-plumping ingredients at work include licorice root and purple rice extracts, two antioxidant-rich ingredients that hydrate while brightening skin and evening tone.—
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Lohan wore a light purple minidress from Chanel’s spring 1997 collection designed by Karl Lagerfeld.—
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From the gilded cash registers adorned with golden nifflers to the giant-friendly floo-powder fireplace in the queue for Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, every detail is impeccable.—
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The lobby dazzles with gilded mosaics and Italian marble.—
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In its first two episodes, The Studio doesn’t (yet) have the ear for florid profanity that Veep did.—
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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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In a nutshell, this Mango crossbody is trendy without being loud: a balance that will serve you well, especially when paired with a maxi skirt, white sneakers, and a transitional-weather cashmere sweater almost as soft as the item itself.—
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The sigh of relief heard on Wall Street was almost as loud on Capitol Hill, where GOP lawmakers let out a collective exhale.—
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Another showed the Great Impersonator singer in a lacy bra and underwear set, and yet another showed her in a leather biker jacket — with nothing underneath — as well as a matching leather hat, tiny studded shorts and boots.—
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Artemisia ‘Silver Mound’ has lacy foliage that glimmers under the moonlight.—
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“Ornate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornate. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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