as in rhetoric
full of fine words and fancy expressions
the aureate speeches that are traditionally given at graduation ceremonies
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Recent Examples of aureate
Finally, last year, Lil Nas X’s gaze was punctuated by a set of gilded wing decals that complete his aureate ensemble.
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Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2022
Because emotionally, they are spirited by your aureate leadership heart.
—Peter Weedfald, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2021
Go for the gold with Knesko’s multi-masking collection, which includes made-for-Instagram aureate treatments for the face, neck, décolleté, eyes, and lips.
—Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2020
If monochrome is more your speed, Pecheux swept swathes of deep aureate pigment across the lids for the downtown girls at Saint Laurent.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2018
Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2022
Because emotionally, they are spirited by your aureate leadership heart.
—Peter Weedfald, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2021
Go for the gold with Knesko’s multi-masking collection, which includes made-for-Instagram aureate treatments for the face, neck, décolleté, eyes, and lips.
—Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2020
If monochrome is more your speed, Pecheux swept swathes of deep aureate pigment across the lids for the downtown girls at Saint Laurent.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aureate
Adjective
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The rhetorical strategy was part of Macron’s effort to keep the unsteady peace talks moving forward.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Last spring, the Kremlin added a new rhetorical weapon to its regular barrages against President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.—
Paul Sonne,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The strapless dress featured a soft, feminine look, complete with a peachy tone and complemented by ornate white lace embroidery on the bodice and skirt.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
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That means leaving the ornate, heavy, intricate lighting in the early 2000s.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Green Goodness features gin, wheatgrass, cucumber and melon juice, while the Pisco Morada is made with purple corn, pineapple, lime and spices.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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Carrie Bradshaw sporting her famous purple sequined Baguette in And Just Like That… James Devaney SJP’s character wearing a pink sequined version in the reboot.—
Mahoro Seward,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Aureate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aureate. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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