baroque
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These three novellas were written in the 1920s, after the fall of the empire, and in their baroque translation by John Batki they cast back upon bygone times with wistfulness, charm and winking humor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
But as a feeling, it’s far more akin to gospel, like a baroque passage of biblical scripture comparing the earthly limitations of the body and the endless possibilities of the mind.
From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025
Its curving, ever-changing titanium facade — with offset panels catching the light and wowing millions of visitors — became a symbol of a new era of baroque, digitally-driven architecture.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025
Lately, however, there are signs that the story has entered its baroque phase, as firms have to reach further and further to meet heightened expectations, and some new efforts begin to feel overwrought.
From Barron's • Oct. 23, 2025
He turned up the stereo, annoyingly repetitive baroque organ.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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