How to Use Grecian in a Sentence

Grecian

adjective
  • Some poems evoke the drama of famous paintings or the frozen beauty of Grecian urns.
    — A.o. Scott, New York Times, 2025-01-23
  • George shared stories about Niki Lauda that cast him like a Grecian hero.
    — Kaleb Horton, Rolling Stone, 2025-04-02
  • The hedonism of a Grecian garden meets a delicate fig tree.
    — Rose Dommu, Them, 2024-12-11
  • The bright and airy space takes its blue-and-white interior cues from the Cycladic style of the Grecian isle.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 2024-09-09
  • Shia LaBeouf plots to overthrow America in a Grecian dress and gel nails.
    — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 2024-05-17
  • There was the tight Grecian gown that weighed a million pounds, and the gossamer white-and-silver one that barely concealed my nipples.
    — Ruth Madievsky, Good Housekeeping, 2023-05-10
  • Italian shrimp dishes and cannelloni, roasted duckling, and Grecian lamb shank are among the menu favorites.
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 2025-01-15
  • The View is on hiatus, but Ana Navarro is turning up the heat on a Grecian vacation.
    — EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • From an aesthetics standpoint, the contemporary abode has all the makings of a quintessential Grecian getaway.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2024-09-20
  • The model recalled a Grecian goddess in her white Alaïa gown from the brand’s 2024 summer-fall collection, which featured side cutouts.
    — Violet Goldstone, WWD, 2024-09-28
  • The small kitchen was expanded and opened up by using simple shelving, paneled appliances, and Sherwin Williams’ Grecian White paint.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 2023-11-22
  • In between the obligatory Grecian reverie and the bucket list tour of Egypt, America’s sprawling back yard becomes quite attractive for a three-day getaway.
    — Leena Kim, Town & Country, 2023-06-18
  • And this is in a movie that certainly ladles on the homoeroticism, male nudity abounding as is understood for the overflowing Grecian sensuality of the time and this one.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2024-12-06
  • Arched doorways, commonly seen in Grecian and Gothic architecture, not only add softness to your interiors but bring a custom touch to a new-build or contractor-grade home.
    — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 2023-06-02
  • Getty Images Jolie wore her warm, honey-blonde hair long and loose over one shoulder and stuck to soft, peachy tones on her cheeks, eyes, and lips, a pretty contrast to her dramatic teal velvet Grecian gown and matching wrap.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2024-06-17
  • Coming after decades of graceful nymphs, stately ladies, and shapely Grecian goddesses, Clotho is exhilarating because of its utter indifference to the male gaze.
    — Farah Peterson, The Atlantic, 2023-12-14
  • Other shots included a beautiful view from a seaside restaurant, a black and white polka dot Grecian path and a bathroom selfie photo of Cavallari looking particularly bronzed in a white sweater dress.
    — Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 2023-08-17
  • Its Neoclassical architecture evokes the same humbling, powerful motifs as the U.K. gallery, with a similar Grecian portico, central cupola and extended wings.
    — Anne Wallentine, Smithsonian Magazine, 2024-05-08

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