Explore Borromini through 10+ example sentences from English. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Borromini in a sentence
Using Borromini
- In the example corpus, borromini often appears in combinations such as: borromini was, borromini design, of borromini.
Context around Borromini
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 4 start, 4 middle, 2 end
- Sentence types: 10 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Borromini
- In this selection, "borromini" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 23.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, 1657, main, distinguish, resigned and positioned stand out and add context to how "borromini" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 1637 however borromini was appointed and agone main borromini was one. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "borromini" sits close to words such as aab, aamer and aave, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with borromini
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Borromini positioned the church on the corner of two intersecting roads. (11 words)
After a substantial benefaction in January 1637, however, Borromini was appointed as architect. (13 words)
The dome and cochlear steeple are peculiar, and reflect the idiosyncratic architectural motifs that distinguish Borromini from contemporaries. (18 words)
Although the idea for the serpentine facade must have been conceived fairly early on, probably in the mid-1630s, it was only constructed towards the end of Borromini's life and the upper part was not completed until after the architect's death. (43 words)
The foundations were laid and much of the lower level walls had been constructed when the Rainaldis were dismissed due to criticisms of the design and Borromini was appointed in their stead. (32 words)
Further large scale statuary and coloured marbling were also added; again, these are not part of Borromini’s design repertoire which was orientated to white stucco architectural and symbolic motifs. (30 words)
Example sentences (10)
In 1657, Borromini resigned and Carlo Rainaldi was recalled who made a number of significant changes to Borromini’s design.
After a substantial benefaction in January 1637, however, Borromini was appointed as architect.
Although the idea for the serpentine facade must have been conceived fairly early on, probably in the mid-1630s, it was only constructed towards the end of Borromini's life and the upper part was not completed until after the architect's death.
Borromini positioned the church on the corner of two intersecting roads.
Borromini’s relations with the Oratorians were often fraught; there were heated arguments over the design and the selection of building materials.
From the late nineteenth century onwards, interest has revived in the works of Borromini and his architecture has become appreciated for its inventiveness.
Further large scale statuary and coloured marbling were also added; again, these are not part of Borromini’s design repertoire which was orientated to white stucco architectural and symbolic motifs.
Sant'Agnese in Agone main Borromini was one of several architects involved in the building of the church of Sant’Agnese in Agone in Rome.
The dome and cochlear steeple are peculiar, and reflect the idiosyncratic architectural motifs that distinguish Borromini from contemporaries.
The foundations were laid and much of the lower level walls had been constructed when the Rainaldis were dismissed due to criticisms of the design and Borromini was appointed in their stead.
Common combinations with borromini
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- borromini was 3×
- borromini design 2×
- of borromini 2×