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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
There have, of course, been an abundance of folks who’ve shuffled off this mortal coil within the Canadian filmmaker’s nearly six decades’ worth of movies, often in the most baroque, grotesque manner possible.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
At the heart of it all is the stunning Santa Prisca Church, a baroque masterpiece that dominates the skyline with its pink stone facade.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
The design embraces opulence with a colonial and baroque influence, majestic chandeliers and antique furnishings.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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
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These thunderstorms are producing an excessive amount of deadly cloud to ground lightning.—
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The lawsuit argues the incident is part of a larger pattern of excessive force by deputies.—
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Human relationships are intricate and inherently messy, providing intangible benefits like growth through discomfort and emotional depth through complexity.—
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Much of the challenge, quite simply, lies in the German language — American consumers tend to be dissuaded by unfamiliar grape names, complex labels and Germany’s famously intricate classification system.—
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Thriving after having faced extreme adversity is core to Marine Electric Systems culture, and to the US Navy itself.—
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And portions of Lake, Volusia and Marion counties were labeled with extreme drought, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s weekly drought monitor.—
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The result is a mosaic of broods that makes the jigsaw puzzle of periodical cicada distribution more complicated, but more interesting.—
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My work centers Native characters who are fully human: messy, funny, complicated.—
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On Tuesday, May 13, Trump's visit included a coffee ceremony, participation in a Saudi-U.S investment forum, a visit to a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an extravagant state dinner.—
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The family has plowed some of their wealth into an extravagant fleet of roughly a dozen Airbus and Boeing airliners converted into luxurious rides for a small number of passengers, as well as smaller business jets from Bombardier and Dassault.—
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Once seen as a simple roadmap toward sustainability, this mantra now conceals a far more complex and troubling reality.—
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Last year, Jarrett contributed to research suggesting the Vikings participated in more complex trading routes with Indigenous Arctic tribes than previously believed.—
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Idaho residents’ property taxes have seen steep increases amid the area’s rapid population growth in recent years, especially in the Treasure Valley, the Statesman previously reported.—
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The poll additionally reinforces data showing that Trump made steep inroads with young voters during the 2024 election.—
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Left unmanaged, these issues can disrupt family dynamics, derail careers, deplete wealth and complicate legacy planning.—
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Shifting trade policies, geopolitical risks, supply shortages and evolving regulatory landscapes all complicate decision-making.—
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“Baroque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baroque. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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