rococo

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Recent Examples of rococo The rooms, which are on display on the first floor in the Richelieu wing, and include a formal state dining room and a gilded drawing room, are prime examples of the elaborate, 18th-century rococo aesthetic. Betsy Blumenthal, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2020 As for his personal design preference—the gold and rococo decor of his New York City penthouse is inspired by the Palace of Versailles. 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 See All Example Sentences for rococo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rococo
Adjective
  • In Trier, Germany’s oldest city, Roman ruins, such as the Porta Nigra and imperial baths, blend seamlessly with baroque palaces and centuries-old scholarly libraries.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer Cécile McLorin Salvant will connect the dots between baroque, folk music and jazz.
    Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
Adjective
  • The 20-meter pool with its eight columns of arabesque marble create a striking centerpiece for enjoying a treatment with Augustinus Bader products—or for simply taking a swim beside the 19th-century replicas of classical statues.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 July 2025
  • Particularly special is the spa’s 20-meter indoor pool punctuated by eight arabesque marble columns.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Much of its original charm still remains, from rich carpeted staircases to vintage chandeliers and ornate moldings.
    Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
  • New York The Palace of Versailles’ stables inspired the look of this stunning scarlet space, featuring a barrel-vaulted ceiling with three ornate chandeliers, a 60-foot bar and black-and-white checkerboard flooring.
    Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025

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“Rococo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rococo. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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