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Recent Examples of rococo
As for his personal design preference—the gold and rococo decor of his New York City penthouse is inspired by the Palace of Versailles.
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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
The most rococo of them all is the Detroit-style pizza.
—Marian Bull, Saveur, 30 May 2019
See All Example Sentences for rococo
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
The most rococo of them all is the Detroit-style pizza.
—Marian Bull, Saveur, 30 May 2019
See All Example Sentences for rococo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rococo
Adjective
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The design embraces opulence with a colonial and baroque influence, majestic chandeliers and antique furnishings.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra holds indoor and outdoor concerts throughout the year, while the Tallahassee Bach Parley provides a unique opportunity to see musicians perform on baroque instruments.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Particularly special is the spa’s 20-meter indoor pool punctuated by eight arabesque marble columns.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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The decor is decidedly beachy — twisted abaca chairs, linen cushions and curtains, and arabesque tile floors that immediately cool your feet when coming inside from the nearby beach.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Tucked in between Palm Beach's elaborate, ornate mansions, The Brazilian Court Hotel has been a discrete retreat since the 1920s.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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Established well over a century ago, this public park allows visitors to marvel at a wealth of ornate statues crafted by Galician artists, while budding botanists can bask in the beauty of its many ornamental plant species.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Rococo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rococo. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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