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
Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2024
Balcer would put her stamp on the game in another way 25 minutes later, delivering an exquisite through ball that launched Lavelle on a dash up the middle of the Gotham defense toward the tying goal.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2023
Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2025
Lobo was indeed one half of the design duo Tome along with Ramon Martin, a label renowned for its poetic romanticism and its political engagement; the clothes were as exquisite as the activism was sincere.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The outfits range from the exquisite to the amusing to the absurd, tracing San Francisco fashion from after the 1906 earthquake to the new century.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2024
Balcer would put her stamp on the game in another way 25 minutes later, delivering an exquisite through ball that launched Lavelle on a dash up the middle of the Gotham defense toward the tying goal.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2023
Noun
The experience of being in it—and the hot tub boasting the same wide panorama—is inspiring and dramatic, much like the exquisite hotel itself.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2025
Lobo was indeed one half of the design duo Tome along with Ramon Martin, a label renowned for its poetic romanticism and its political engagement; the clothes were as exquisite as the activism was sincere.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exquisite
Adjective
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The dog days of summer brought intense heat to the Volunteer State, including a nearly month-long streak of 90-degree days in July, the fifth longest in Nashville’s history, said the weather service.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
23 Aug. 2025
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According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the symptoms of a snake bite differ depending on the species, but common signs near the wound include puncture marks, bleeding, redness, swelling, bruising, blistering and intense pain.—
Tina Chen,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The illustrations from 90 years ago feature various elegant gowns and outfits, including a floor-length floral pink dress, a chic purple tweed ensemble, and a glamorous strapless green-and-copper ball gown.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The brand creates elegant, minimalist designs built on the pillars of empathy, humanness and care.—
Olivia Pinnock,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Just swipe it along the cheekbones, temples, or nose bridge for subtle dimension and radiance.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
29 Aug. 2025
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The new species was identified by its body proportions, spines, scale pattern, coloring and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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Despite warnings to stay out of the water, at Queens, New York's Rockaway Beach, surfer Scott Klossner was enjoying the monster swell.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
21 Aug. 2025
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The hurricane's effects were being felt all along the East Coast, creating dangerous swells and rip currents, officials said.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Landing after months of public sparring between county leaders and the governor, the letter signaled the start of an intensive review that would put nearly every corner of county government under Tallahassee’s microscope.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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In the era of intensive parenting, vacation has turned into something that many parents need a vacation from.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Wisconsin will have a big statewide campaign without an incumbent, which is rare enough.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Some of these old decks, with just a few surviving cards, are extremely rare.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Speaking to the media is one of the more delicate requirements of the position.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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While the Great Lakes may seem to offer an endless supply of water, the balance is actually quite delicate.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
20 Aug. 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 Sep. 2025.
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