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Recent Examples of arabesque
The gold is entirely carved by hand and features detailed ornamental designs of arabesque garlands and elements of the Calatrava cross, all of which take more than 100 hours to engrave.
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Rebecca Suhrawardi, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024
With its arabesque archways and cantera verde-limewash walls, Texere could be just another beautiful home on the outskirts of Oaxaca.
—Catherine Tansey, Vogue, 25 July 2023
Not least within the spa complex’s dramatic centerpiece: a 20-meter pool featuring eight columns of arabesque marble, with sparkling niches of black-and-gold housing both relaxation areas and 19th-century replicas of classical statues.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 5 July 2023
The green, black, and coral ornamentation incorporates an arabesque design, which can be seen in Islamic and European art across many centuries.
—Mary Elizabeth Andriotis, House Beautiful, 1 Apr. 2020
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Rebecca Suhrawardi, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024
With its arabesque archways and cantera verde-limewash walls, Texere could be just another beautiful home on the outskirts of Oaxaca.
—Catherine Tansey, Vogue, 25 July 2023
Not least within the spa complex’s dramatic centerpiece: a 20-meter pool featuring eight columns of arabesque marble, with sparkling niches of black-and-gold housing both relaxation areas and 19th-century replicas of classical statues.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 5 July 2023
The green, black, and coral ornamentation incorporates an arabesque design, which can be seen in Islamic and European art across many centuries.
—Mary Elizabeth Andriotis, House Beautiful, 1 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arabesque
Adjective
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To become Edna, Humphries would put on a mauve wig, an increasingly rococo pair of eyeglasses and a glittering gown that screeched conspicuous consumption.—
Ben Brantley,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2023
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After announcing a years-long renovation in 2017, Park Avenue’s landmark venue will be selling classical baroque and rococo French furniture from the Windsor Suite, the Cole Porter Suite, the Winston Churchill Suite, and the Marilyn Monroe suite, among others.—
Hannah Elliott,
Bloomberg.com,
13 Oct. 2020
Adjective
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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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Watch on Deadline Van Kampen wrote the play Farinelli and the King and its baroque music.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Grand Marshall of the parade, standing with family and friends, pours green dye into the iconic Forsyth Park Fountain, enough to cause the fountain’s ornate ironwork to project bright green water for days.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2025
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Fittingly, the ornate theme carries throughout the entire hotel.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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First class on the Qantas Airbus A380 is a showy affair, equipped with high-end champagne and meals, fancy amenity kits, and doting service.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2025
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There’s an entertainment and information component, too — somewhat like eating at a chef’s table, with showy beverages instead.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Arabesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arabesque. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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