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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-row necklace features a central cameo haloed by diamonds and a baroque pearl.
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Jessica Scemama, Glamour, 6 July 2025
The Berlin State Opera, open since the mid-18th century, presents a program that mixes pieces from different periods, including baroque, classical and contemporary.
—Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 1 May 2025
It was meant to be baroque, filled with micro details.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
The athlete wore the Nike Women’s Osaka GP Challenge 1 PRM Tennis Shoes featuring tones of sundial and baroque brown.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
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Jessica Scemama, Glamour, 6 July 2025
The Berlin State Opera, open since the mid-18th century, presents a program that mixes pieces from different periods, including baroque, classical and contemporary.
—Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 1 May 2025
It was meant to be baroque, filled with micro details.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
The athlete wore the Nike Women’s Osaka GP Challenge 1 PRM Tennis Shoes featuring tones of sundial and baroque brown.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baroque
Adjective
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez took to X on Saturday to say his office was closely monitoring the situation and advised use excessive caution in the affected areas.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The weather service predicts that parts of Maryland remain at risk for excessive rainfall and the potential for flash floods.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
14 July 2025
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The killings follow the geometry of a mandala, an intricate spiritual symbol representing cosmic order and balance.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
25 July 2025
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Open just in time for Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary, the building featured Neo-Classical architecture which can be seen and felt through grand staircases, intricate woodwork and decorative ceilings which have been preserved during the property’s construction.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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This surge in extreme heat drives up energy demand and poses serious health risks to vulnerable populations.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The Phoenix Police Department revised its policy in February 2025 to consider extreme heat when detaining people.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Ike Howard’s journey to the Oilers roster is a little more complicated.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Predicting his next move is more complicated, as high wages could provide a major stumbling block for any potential suitors.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Breaking up the wearying journey, devotees gather for outbreaks of extravagant revelry – ground-shaking music and dancing fueled by devotion, ganja and alcohol, as befits in their eyes Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and renewal, to whom the festival is dedicated.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Trump and his allies have seized on the project as evidence of wasteful spending by alleging the Fed’s building revamp of including extravagant rooftop gardens, VIP elevators, and high-end dining rooms—claims Powell and the Fed have strongly denied.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
23 July 2025
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Dressler said part of what worries him is the relative lack of experience of the military pilots who may have only been in the area a short time and don't understand the complex airspace around Washington.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Aug. 2025
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There, travelers can familiarize themselves with the capital’s founding and complex past, especially with the help of a knowledgeable tour guide.—
Zoe Shapiro,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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However, Trump has imposed steep new taxes on imports of Canadian steel, aluminum and autos, and Carney's team has focused on trying to get those eliminated or reduced.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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But Trump has resisted backing a bipartisan U.S. bill to impose steep sanctions on Russia, instead giving Russia 50 days to accept a peace deal or face sanctions on its energy exports.—
Michelle L. Price,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Tariffs, trade wars and economic uncertainty complicate operations and planning.—
Simon Dae Oong Kim,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Now, sometimes the people or circumstances around us complicate that endeavor.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
4 June 2025
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“Baroque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baroque. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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