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as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
eventually even the movie seems bored by its baroque violence
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as in intricate
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
a thriller with a baroque plot that is sure to baffle many readers
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Recent Examples of baroque
The three books so far are deeply romantic, gorgeously tragic, smart as hell, and written in this absurd baroque, irreverent language.
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Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Murphy’s recent shows at his legacy home base, FX, have been muddled and baroque, but on ABC, he’s got the goods, as evidenced by the premiere episode of his new show set on a luxury cruise ship.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
At Saint Laurent, the vibe was opulent, but statement cuffs worn stacked or over sleeves and supersized necklaces in wooden beads, gave it a zen and human touch, as did earrings made with imperfect baroque pearls at Fendi and Schiaparelli.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
This baroque sensibility clashes with the reality of the home in Switzerland.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 5 Sep. 2024
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Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Murphy’s recent shows at his legacy home base, FX, have been muddled and baroque, but on ABC, he’s got the goods, as evidenced by the premiere episode of his new show set on a luxury cruise ship.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
At Saint Laurent, the vibe was opulent, but statement cuffs worn stacked or over sleeves and supersized necklaces in wooden beads, gave it a zen and human touch, as did earrings made with imperfect baroque pearls at Fendi and Schiaparelli.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
This baroque sensibility clashes with the reality of the home in Switzerland.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 5 Sep. 2024
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Last month, a Justice Department report from a yearlong federal civil rights probe into police in Trenton, New Jersey, found officers routinely used excessive force and violated residents' civil rights during arrests and traffic stops.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Bean and Smith were acquitted of civil rights charges of using excessive force and being indifferent to Nichols’ serious injuries.Adrian Sainz and Jonathan Mattise, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Leading large organizations involves managing intricate connections and interactions that yield both thorny challenges and thrilling achievements.Gregory Crawford, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The government should avoid meddling with intricate supply chains—raising grocery bills in the name of outdated 18th-century mercantilist myths is not in the best interest of workers.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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The cartoonishly extreme and yet wholeheartedly relatable plot volleys back and forth between comedy and emotional turmoil.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In pagan and other pre-Christian traditions, legends arose of mythical beings who emerged during the long nights around the solstice to dole out more extreme punishments to those who weren't on their best behavior.Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Some, like comedy kingpin Chuck Lorre, have more complicated deals that may eclipse those of the mega-earners due to back-end compensation terms for shows that perform well.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The author also shares his account of the complicated history of baking fundamentals like sugar, flour, and vanilla.The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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The extravagant procession will be followed by lunch at Buckingham Palace and a cultural exhibition.Billy Stockwell, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Liberian Collard Greens with Smoked Herring (Image credit: Matt Taylor-Gross / Saveur) All the extravagant cooking of the holiday and winter season warrants tonifying contrast.Scott Hocker, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Fighting a complex legal battle is expensive, even for someone like Mangione who appears to come from wealth, Rainey Reitman, board president for Freedom of the Press Foundation said.Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Experts believe that the chip’s 105 qubits may still be too few to solve the complex problems quantum computing promises to tackle.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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There are so many valuable products on sale right now, but these are at the top of our list because of their steep discounts, high ratings, and quality.Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2024
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That’s because there are only months left before President-elect Donald Trump gets back in the White House, where he’s promised to enact steep tariffs on imports.Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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Sizable costs levied on businesses, costs that needlessly harm and complicate exchange for customers and businesses alike.John Tamny, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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May dilute ownership and complicate decision-making.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Baroque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baroque. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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