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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
Related Story Denim broke up an abundance of black leather and silk prints Versace’s baroque collection.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
The church’s façade and interior combine baroque and neoclassical style.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The area is known for its narrow streets, baroque churches, pretty squares, and charming shops and galleries.
—Alison Gregor, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
The church’s façade and interior combine baroque and neoclassical style.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The area is known for its narrow streets, baroque churches, pretty squares, and charming shops and galleries.
—Alison Gregor, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baroque
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Meanwhile, excessive rainfall from the weekend storms has led to river and creek flooding in areas south and east of the Kansas City metro.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article The Aurora City Council at a meeting Tuesday is set to consider changes to the parking ordinance that police say will help with the excessive number of commercial vehicles being parked on city roads.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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Dutch florists provided tens of thousands of flowers in an intricate, colorful layout − a tradition in its 39th year.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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At its core, quilting involves stitching together layers of fabric, often in intricate patterns, to create both beautiful and functional items.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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And these are both short and long-term outcomes, like extreme fatigue.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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Much of New Mexico continues to battle severe to extreme drought conditions, which will also exacerbate the fire threat.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Princess of Wales is coming off a very complicated year.—
Blanche Marcel,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
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Admittedly, the show started to lose some momentum in later seasons as subplots and shifting relationships became more complicated.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2025
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Here are the four most extravagant moments of Kravitz's Paris home that took our breath away.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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The fall/winter 2025 collection, the designer's first outing since his starry and extravagant Hamptons showcase just before New York Fashion Week's September kickoff, was an off-calendar show that packed just as much star power as its predecessor.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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This makes the decision as to whether Villa wish to trigger the buy option more complex, given the 27-year-old’s rejuvenation remains a work in progress and now complicated by injury.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Similar to Barbarian, a surface-level logline description about missing kids is but the tip of a massive and wildly complex iceberg.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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This gorgeous option has distressed floral medallions that look lived-in for vintage charm, all without a steep price point.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The requirements for that are steep and include proving either your parent or grandparent was an Irish citizen at the time of your birth.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Left unmanaged, these issues can disrupt family dynamics, derail careers, deplete wealth and complicate legacy planning.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Shifting trade policies, geopolitical risks, supply shortages and evolving regulatory landscapes all complicate decision-making.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Baroque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baroque. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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