1
as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect
felt such exquisite anger at being betrayed by a so-called friend that she could hardly think straight
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as in elegant
having qualities that appeal to a refined taste
exquisite pen-and-ink drawings of city scenes grace the walls of the formal restaurant
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as in subtle
satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness
waiters at the wedding reception served exquisite hors d'oeuvres from silver trays
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Recent Examples of exquisite
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The beloved Fragonard gallery, filled with the Rococo painter’s ribald allegories of romantic courtship, returns virtually unchanged, as does the exquisite dining room, whose walls are hung with towering portraits by the British painter Thomas Gainsborough.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Paul Theroux, Harper's Magazine, 11 Aug. 2022
Affleck has sought out the exquisite before.
—Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 9 Apr. 2022
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Adjective
His world is one of bold colors, fluid forms and surreal details, where playful fantasy meets exquisite craftsmanship.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The beloved Fragonard gallery, filled with the Rococo painter’s ribald allegories of romantic courtship, returns virtually unchanged, as does the exquisite dining room, whose walls are hung with towering portraits by the British painter Thomas Gainsborough.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
In an early, much longer version of this story, the rich jerk was a young woman, and Frank had an exquisite rejoinder to Have a nice day.
—Paul Theroux, Harper's Magazine, 11 Aug. 2022
Affleck has sought out the exquisite before.
—Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 9 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exquisite
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An intense look at the world of competitive bodybuilding and remake of a Argentine thriller top our roundup of this week’s new films.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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After the match finished in a 1-1 draw, Ferguson and West Ham’s unused substitutions had an intense running session on the Goodison Park pitch with a backroom staff member.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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Held in the heart of Orlando, this elegant event celebrates resilience and hope, with all proceeds directly supporting vital services for survivors of trauma, violence, and abuse.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Montecito Outdoor Pillow Cover, in particular, brings in a jolt of color and texture in one elegant design.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
26 Mar. 2025
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Webb also made a subtle tweak to his mechanics, adding movement to his back foot during his windup as opposed to remaining stationary.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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In the Hollywood Hills home designed for Netflix executive Peter Friedlander, Gille Mills establishes a subtle, playful sensibility that seeks visual harmony.—
Jessica Ritz,
Architectural Digest,
26 Mar. 2025
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The podcast, released in 2014, presented new evidence and led to a swell of interest in the case.—
Christina Morales,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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China has been designated a foreign adversary, and President Biden has heavily sanctioned the East Asian country’s electric vehicle exports, among other products, as its global sales swell.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
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After this close encounter with intensive factory farming, the narrator vows to go vegan.—
Bartolomeo Sala,
The Dial,
27 Mar. 2025
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Both regions came under heavy attack during intensive Israeli air strikes.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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About 25% of its brands are either not available or rare in the U.S., such as the Joseph Duclos brand, a French luxury name that made a handbag sported by Taylor Swift, Printemps CEO Jean-Marc Bellaiche said.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Keep reading for 11 rare On deals from Zappos, REI, and more — up to 40 percent off.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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After more than 30 years, Wimberley Glassworks still flourishes and its gallery is bursting with color—plates in kaleidoscopic shades, delicate pieces glowing brightly on tables, sculptures fanning out in rainbows over the walls, as if outraged by the white paint.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Reinforcing its status as a rising force in contemporary fashion, Ann Andelman’s boutique launch coincides with the release of the label’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection — a range that explores the delicate balance between sensibility and emotion through a dreamlike visual narrative.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The event kicked off with an opening dance, before the debutantes lined up for a waltz with their fathers, who were then passed onto their cavaliers for dancing with a live band.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
1 Dec. 2024
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Opal is described as a 5-pound red/brown cavapoo — a mix of a King Charles cavalier and a poodle.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2024
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“Exquisite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exquisite. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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