Example Sentences
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The house on Palm Street has just such architectural flourishes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Likewise, Paris Fashion Week isn’t known to feature designers whose collections can be worn off the rack, instead showcasing works of great sartorial ambition, with severe silhouettes and playful flourishes alike.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
In the mango-growing heartland of Tando Allahyar, Mohammad Shakeel manages orchards that grow the golden-yellow Sindhri variety, named after the province where it flourishes and famous for its rich flavour and juicy pulp.
From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026
With flourishes of Spanish guitar, it's solidly constructed but fails to connect emotionally.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
He also likes to add his own flourishes, hence all the poetry—right now it’s Wordsworth and Emily Dickinson and Faiz Ahmed Faiz.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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