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florid

[flawr-id, flor-] / ˈflɔr ɪd, ˈflɒr- /




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Wiping clean the empty high-rise towers besmirching the city skyline with florid graffiti art is a stated priority for buyers and the city, but a federal bankruptcy court has yet to approve the sale.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

The inclusion of Mr. Dominé’s florid prose and his fellow citizens’ good manners are parts of what makes “Glitterball” a supremely creative example of creative documentary.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 17, 2026

A divine Gaga strapped into couture crutches and lit by soft blue gels and a single spotlight, with her yards-long white cape rising into the air and fanning against the opera house’s florid details.

From Salon Apr. 16, 2025

“Forbidden Colors” is strange and at times florid.

From New York Times Nov. 23, 2024

Felicia learned her florid language on those nights.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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