gothic
Example Sentences
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They hinted at a darker, more gothic aesthetic, with lyrics haunted by ghostly figures and existential crises.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Initially introduced as an invisible scene partner for Meyers to scream-drawl at during his cornpone impersonations of the Republican gentleman from South Carolina, Mee-Maw evolved into a Southern gothic performance piece.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
The group journeyed to a gothic mansion in La Jolla and dressed as Marie Antoinette in extravagant rococo dresses.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
Here the band of vampires led by David is an actual rock band, of a gothic style befitting its members.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
At first, Joseph thought the panelled office was empty, but then he saw someone standing by the gothic windows, on the other side of a massive desk.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
Vocabulary lists containing gothic
Reading: Literature - Fiction - High School
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Literary Genres - Advanced
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Reading: Literature - Literary Genres - High School
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