ornate
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His photographs capture not only the movie houses but their ornate facades and decay -- a record of a cultural landscape disappearing as cinemas are demolished, converted into multiplexes or left to crumble.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
Princess Ita's coffin also held an especially ornate dagger.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
The reverse side of the Sydney Marathon medal shows a gold and indigo pattern designed by First Nations artist Ambrose Killian, widely commended for its ornate pattern.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
The ancient Sanxingdui site in China continues to puzzle experts with its ornate artifacts and lack of written records or human remains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
As an American with limited experience outside the United States, I was dazzled by the age of the buildings and marveled at their ornate architecture.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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