Apollinian

Definition of Apolliniannext

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Adjective
  • Friedrich Nietzsche's idea of rationality, Apollonian, and the irrational passion, defined as Dionysian, have always been a sort of philosophical guide for Murano; his way of conceiving fashion.
    Alberto Calabrese, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
  • By the ninth century B.C.E., Delos had been established as an Apollonian sanctuary.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 June 2024
Adjective
  • Once flowering is over, prune back your lilac bushes to keep them symmetrical.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Speaking of Mount Fuji — Japan’s iconic and perfectly symmetrical volcano stands at 3,776 meters as the country’s highest peak.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Apollinian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Apollinian. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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