onyx
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But its soaring atriums decorated with onyx and green marble could hardly be better calculated to induce jealousy in Trump, who frequently raves about the opulent dwellings of other foreign leaders.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
But greater impact, we see, was made by the German pavilion designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich using Roman travertine, green marble, onyx and glass, ushering in architecture’s International Style.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026
The property was “designed for luxurious living and unforgettable entertaining” thanks to its “soaring ceilings, intricate ironwork, natural stone accents, and dramatic statement features like a floor-to-ceiling backlit onyx fireplace,” according to the listing.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2025
Arsenal charge more than £30,000-a-year to join the Diamond Club with heated seats, dining at an exclusive restaurant and an onyx bar for drinks.
From BBC ● May 10, 2025
Asase turns to the other figure—a tall, slender individual with skin so dark and rich that it looks like polished onyx.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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