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as in ornate
elaborately and often excessively decorated
a florid, gilded mirror that took up most of the wall
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as in rhetoric
full of fine words and fancy expressions
gave a florid speech in honor of the queen's visit
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as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
a man with a florid complexion
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Recent Examples of florid
Each episode is narrated by a different main character, and the voiceovers are florid and metaphor-driven — so much talk of ghosts, so few actual ghosts.
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
And yes, the dialogue and atmosphere is exceedingly florid, courting camp if not crossing that line altogether.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
Putting the florid rhetoric aside, there is an important underlying issue: What is the role of the corporation in society?
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
For a florid, prematurely bald man in his 40s, Bullitt was remarkably magnetic.
—Sam Roberts, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2015
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
And yes, the dialogue and atmosphere is exceedingly florid, courting camp if not crossing that line altogether.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
Putting the florid rhetoric aside, there is an important underlying issue: What is the role of the corporation in society?
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
For a florid, prematurely bald man in his 40s, Bullitt was remarkably magnetic.
—Sam Roberts, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for florid
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Gold rope-like piping is a nod to the ornate detailing of marching band uniforms.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Apr. 2025
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Opened in July 2024, India’s second Raffles location makes a dramatic first impression, which perfectly captures the spirit of this city known for its ornate palaces and forts.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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But what do these chemical differences mean in terms of getting a glowing complexion?—
Alexis Benveniste,
Allure,
7 Apr. 2025
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Most come from a family friend ready to give a glowing review.—
Nicholas Wyman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The emotional and compelling delivery drew millions of views across social media, with many praising his endurance and rhetorical skills.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, these appeals amounted mostly to rhetorical posturing and, because of policy inconsistencies and incompetence, effected little concrete change.—
MATIAS SPEKTOR,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
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As its name suggests, hyaluronic acid plays a heavy role in its hydrating effects, but other skin-plumping ingredients at work include licorice root and purple rice extracts, two antioxidant-rich ingredients that hydrate while brightening skin and evening tone.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Instead of the usual purple victory beam, the arena lit up with pyrotechnics as Papa Roach — one of the biggest rock acts to emerge from the Sacramento area — took the stage in what felt like a musical slam dunk.—
Chris Macias,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In between walking red carpets and attending charity events together, the pair welcomed two children, daughters Evangeline Ruth and Elijah.—
Ellie Beeck,
Peoplemag,
6 Feb. 2023
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Unusually, its tan Connolly leather interior is contrasted with red carpets.—
Joe Lorio,
Car and Driver,
5 Feb. 2023
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Just after midnight early Friday, March 14, the moon cuts across part of Earth’s ruddy shadow.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2025
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Mars will rise in the eastern sky during the night, and can look a ruddy red color in telescopes and binoculars.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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Deals on seating Deals on outdoor rugs Deals on pools and hot tubs Deals on fire pits Deals on storage Deals lights and umbrella Deals on seating Seating areas can create a focal point in your garden decor and are a great place to relax in warmer weather.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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Bird Extinct Outside Captivity Returns to the Wild for the First Time in 40 Years ZSL started breeding the snails in the 1980s after the invasive carnivorous rosy wolf snail began to threaten the Partula tohiveana snail's wild population.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Many Partula snail species went extinct in French Polynesia after the rosy wolf snail was introduced to the islands to control the giant African land snail population, experts said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Florid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/florid. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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