florid
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The inclusion of Mr. Dominé’s florid prose and his fellow citizens’ good manners are parts of what makes “Glitterball” a supremely creative example of creative documentary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
The gold-painted dome ceiling has a florid original mural of angels that Trinity Broadcasting founder Paul Crouch called “Orange County’s own Sistine Chapel.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025
From its florid dialogue and thrilling subtleties in each actor’s performance to its sets, props, and the further development of Lumon’s bizarre mythology, it’s constantly refreshing the viewer’s delight in being confused.
From Salon ● Jan. 17, 2025
And during the meeting in May, his cautious rhetoric was in contrast to Mr Putin’s florid compliments about Mr Xi.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2024
A florid woman was flapping a pink feather fan.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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