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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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This study, which was published in the journal Neurology, comes when clinicians and public health advocates are raising awareness of alcohol use disorder and issues related to excessive alcohol consumption.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Avoid constipation as excessive straining can weaken the pelvic floor.—
Violeta Valdés,
Vogue,
9 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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Across extremely varied and challenging environments, the intricate stories of penguin species—such as rockhoppers, gentoos, macaronis and Magellanic—are unveiled.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Women are being stripped of their titles and, in the most extreme cases, their rights.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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Think about the weather: Between 2018 and 2023, three out of four people in the U.S. experienced an extreme weather event like a hurricane, a fire, or a flood.—
Jennifer Tescher,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Trump and Zuckerberg have a complicated history, with the president being critical of the Silicon Valley CEO's management of online censorship, which culminated in a ban from Meta platforms after the January 6 riots.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Oversharing and going dark are hazards of the moon’s complicated clash with Jupiter.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The play is an extravagant metaphor for political discourse, disputes between nations, nationalist feelings and more.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2025
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Nothing today is lavished with such extravagant design.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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This capability directly addresses use cases involving the analysis of extensive codebases, the summarization of lengthy documents, or maintaining context in prolonged complex interactions necessary for sophisticated AI agents.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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But for us, that part of the brain is responsible for thinking and other complex functions.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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And in January 2024, a steep entertainment tax on services by karaoke bars, spas, and nightclubs had been proposed, though that was scrapped the next month after backlash from local businesses.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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That was a slightly steeper decline than the one reported in a preliminary reading earlier this month.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 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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While promoting fairness, the rule can, and often does, complicate estate administration.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Baroque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baroque. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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