gothic
Example Sentences
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In the 1920s and 30s the Marine Drive corniche, with its Art Deco buildings was constructed, birthing a uniquely modern architectural style that departed from the earlier Victorian Gothic character.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale star in the actor-director’s confused, semi-satirical film that sets its Gothic story in 1930s Chicago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
"Ayton Castle is a truly extraordinary property, widely regarded as Scotland's finest example of Gothic Revival architecture," he said.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
One is the dense, dialect-heavy Gothic novel, 300-plus pages of exposition told second- or even thirdhand.
From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026
“Miley Cyrus and Darth Vader’s child!” someone in the crowd called out, and someone else added, “With Gothic flair!”
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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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