florid

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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

The gold-painted dome ceiling has a florid original mural of angels that Trinity Broadcasting founder Paul Crouch called “Orange County’s own Sistine Chapel.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

From its florid dialogue and thrilling subtleties in each actor’s performance to its sets, props, and the further development of Lumon’s bizarre mythology, it’s constantly refreshing the viewer’s delight in being confused.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2025

“Take a Picture” was alive with dazzling melodies, lyrical wit, strikingly intimate vocals and marvelously florid arrangements — a small masterpiece of the microgenre known as sunshine pop.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2024

Mr. Curran gives a less florid version of the speech he gave in Minneapolis and people begin to inch forward.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline