elaborate

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Geishas, known as geikos in Kyoto, and apprentices called maikos have been donning elaborate costumes and fluttering fans since the Miyako Odori -- or "capital city dance" -- first started in 1872.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Broucke created an elaborate color and number-coded spreadsheet tracking each cast member’s location, scene and song in those 15-minute increments to ensure the staging appears effortless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Despite the elaborate entrance, the Reform Party leader did not enter the building and when asked by BBC Sport, venue officials refused to comment on rumours he was denied entry.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The Bulls did not elaborate, but the announcement that Ivey would be waived came soon after one of his videos on Instagram Live .

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The gray bigfoot sweeps into an elaborate bow.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston