as in baroque
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Recent Examples of rococo
As for his personal design preference—the gold and rococo decor of his New York City penthouse is inspired by the Palace of Versailles.
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Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 7 Feb. 2020
The set, while minimalist, was suggestive of a rococo palace.
—Nicholas M. Gallagher, National Review, 21 Mar. 2020
The land at Kilometre 152 of Highway BR-174 is rococo in its greenness and relentlessly damp.
—Elizabeth Barber, The New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2020
The most rococo of them all is the Detroit-style pizza.
—Marian Bull, Saveur, 30 May 2019
See All Example Sentences for rococo
Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 7 Feb. 2020
The set, while minimalist, was suggestive of a rococo palace.
—Nicholas M. Gallagher, National Review, 21 Mar. 2020
The land at Kilometre 152 of Highway BR-174 is rococo in its greenness and relentlessly damp.
—Elizabeth Barber, The New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2020
The most rococo of them all is the Detroit-style pizza.
—Marian Bull, Saveur, 30 May 2019
See All Example Sentences for rococo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rococo
Adjective
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Savor almond and espresso gelati while visiting baroque churches on piazzas built by ancient Greeks.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
1 Feb. 2025
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Watch on Deadline Van Kampen wrote the play Farinelli and the King and its baroque music.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Particularly special is the spa’s 20-meter indoor pool punctuated by eight arabesque marble columns.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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The decor is decidedly beachy — twisted abaca chairs, linen cushions and curtains, and arabesque tile floors that immediately cool your feet when coming inside from the nearby beach.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Grand Marshall of the parade, standing with family and friends, pours green dye into the iconic Forsyth Park Fountain, enough to cause the fountain’s ornate ironwork to project bright green water for days.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2025
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Fittingly, the ornate theme carries throughout the entire hotel.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Rococo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rococo. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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