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Known for its distinctive golden onion domes it was built in memory of the Russian Czar’s mother, Empress Maria Alexandrovna.—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 These shapes gave me reason for the interiors; the onion dome became the dorm room, the arches became the library.—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 23 Nov. 2024 Thinking particularly about Islamic architecture, pointed arches came to mind as did the onion dome—though often associated with Russian Orthodox churches, this form has roots in Syria and Iran.—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2024 As the venue prepares for its upcoming centennial, this work continues with projects like fixing the turquoise onion dome on the roof.—Steven Satterfield, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for onion dome
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