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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
In the hands of almost any other novelist, this baroque profusion of forms, modes, and registers would achieve nothing more than confusion.
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Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
Unlike Parks’ baroque arrangements, Harding’s leave lots of negative space for our imaginations.
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Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
Climb the 900-odd steps (or cop out in a car) for a walk through its eight baroque bastions and some breathtaking views.
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Helen Brown,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
Hear the indie rock band fill the Allstate Arena with their big, baroque sound.
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Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
Unlike Parks’ baroque arrangements, Harding’s leave lots of negative space for our imaginations.
—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
Climb the 900-odd steps (or cop out in a car) for a walk through its eight baroque bastions and some breathtaking views.
—
Helen Brown,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
Hear the indie rock band fill the Allstate Arena with their big, baroque sound.
—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for baroque
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baroque
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Although not always the case, excessive heat warnings usually coincide with heat waves.
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This does not diminish concerns about excessive screen time or the value of reducing distractions during the school day.
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Alabama man creates intricate America 250 lawn art In Trussville, Alabama, one homeowner turned his front yard into a patriotic canvas.
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Her custom ceremony Galia Lahav dress was designed with intricate lace details and an exaggerated silhouette at the hips.
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The National Weather Service said cool air from the north will push the heat dome, responsible for a heat wave that started midweek, south and west in the coming days, relieving some of the most extreme temperatures in the Northeast.
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The laminate reinforces the glass to create a shatter-resistant barrier, preventing shards of glass from flying out during extreme weather.
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But a closer examination paints a more complicated picture.
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The city also has some of the world’s most complicated rules about air-conditioning installation.
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There is always a suspension of disbelief required in luxury fashion, as designers use the runway to communicate their most extravagant, pie-in-the-sky vision of what clothes could be.
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Davis was known to the world for his extravagant style and lavish Grammy parties.
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Autism is a complex developmental condition now known as autism spectrum disorder that affects people in different ways.
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But now, at an outcrop on the edge of an ancient river channel named Neretva Vallis, Perseverance detected complex macromolecular carbon sitting right on the rock’s surface.
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Peterson would fulfill steep guard needs for the Jazz.
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In this kind of unpredictable environment, putting money on the line can lead to either significant gains or steep losses for bettors.
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Wilcox noted that overlaps between substance use and suicide complicate reduction efforts.
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Fires in salt cedar can create spotting conditions and complicate suppression efforts, especially on windy days, when embers are carried ahead of containment lines, according to the department.
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“Baroque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baroque. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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