rococo

adjective

Definition of rococonext
as in baroque

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Recent Examples of rococo Counting cupholders exposes the rococo nature of the minivan wars. — Annie White, Car and Driver, 24 May 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 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 See All Example Sentences for rococo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rococo
  1. baroque
  2. arabesque
  3. ornate
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  • His third novel Ninety-Two in the Shade was a finalist for the National Book Award; fans say its baroque intelligence and post-hippie hangover were too real for the judges.
    — Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Collaborations Supreme landed the first-ever Air Foamposite One collaboration in 2014 and gave the sneaker two colorwayws with a baroque graphic.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of baroque
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  • Bettina followed these in 1971 with a group of wooden sculptures and line drawings exploring similar arabesque shapes.
    — Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Definition of arabesque
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  • As with Thomas Wyatt more than four hundred years before, Gunn, in his poems on the deaths of friends, found stark rhymes more forceful than subtle ones, and unornamented lines more powerful than qualified or ornate ones.
    — Colm Tóibín, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Crafted with shimmering elements throughout the sheer design, the dress was wholly ornate.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of ornate

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“Rococo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rococo. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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