How to Use Nordic in a Sentence

Nordic

1 of 2 adjective
  • The Baltic states want to be thought of as part of the Nordic zone.
    — Emily Tamkin, Washington Post, 2023-07-17
  • Both the Nordic ski and kick-sled categories of the race were canceled due to a lack of snow.
    — John Myers, Twin Cities, 2024-02-03
  • But Wildland is not alone in its embrace of Nordic design.
    — Sarah Wood, Vogue, 2024-02-28
  • The views from my car window are a Nordic cliché: long stretches of farmland that give way to thick forests of birch and pine.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 2023-08-25
  • The event highlights traditional foods and drinks of all the Nordic countries.
    — oregonlive, 2023-06-21
  • This private island off the coast of Finland is like having your own piece of Nordic paradise.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2023-10-04
  • Green cardamom is seen most often in Nordic and Middle Eastern recipes.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 2023-09-08
  • The terrain park and 20 kilometers of Nordic trails also will be available.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2024-01-31
  • And the Nordic island nation of Iceland has such natural wonders in spades.
    — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 2023-03-30
  • The carmaker already has a presence in the Nordic countries and the Netherlands.
    — Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2024-04-02
  • Congratulations to the new Nordic countries on that list, which are getting Google's mid-range phone for the first time.
    — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 2023-05-10
  • These from Pottery Barn are hand-crafted in Nepal and designed after icons in Nordic culture.
    — Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 2023-11-03
  • Finland joined the alliance in April even though the two Nordic countries had initially agreed to work on the accession process in lock-step.
    — Kevin Whitelaw, Bloomberg.com, 2023-06-04
  • Bill Koch wins a silver in the 30-kilometer cross-country race to become the first American to win a medal in a Nordic event.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2024-02-05
  • The second Nordic Knots x Campbell-Rey collection reimagines the motifs of the first in a series of rich jewel tones.
    — Jo Rodgers Jameson Montgomery Roxanne Fequiere Emilia Petrarca Kate Guadagnino Sophie Bew, New York Times, 2024-02-08
  • Labubu was introduced to the world in 2015, when Lung created three picture books based on Nordic mythology.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
  • With its bamboo handles and its matte stoneware, this minimalist teapot combines Japanese and Nordic design.
    — Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2025
  • The Nordic approach to clothes The Nordics stand out in Europe for their efforts to reduce the fashion industry’s impact on the planet.
    — Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 2023-05-23
  • According to the robotics company, H&M has been deploying its robots in its Nordic warehouse based in Sweden since last year.
    — Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Emilia Widstrand is replacing Karin Lindström as head of Nordic originals, with the latter set to take a role outside of Amazon.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
  • What to Do Let yourself be inspired by the Nordic lifestyle by taking a cold plunge, playing golf, or exploring Southern Norway’s impressive food scene.
    — Torunn Tronsvang, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Its double-skin façade of glass, metal and stone harmonizes with Helsinki’s historic waterfront, while interiors showcase Nordic nature through wooden structures, a skylit central hall and even a birch grove.
    — Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • As a leading pan-regional Nordic player, Act4 shares with us a creative and strategic vision that prioritizes quality, diversity and global reach.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Iceland is nice land The Nordic nation of Iceland, famed for its volcanoes, hot springs and uniquely sublime landscapes, has once again been named the most peaceful country in the world by the Global Peace Index.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Postnord, the Nordic logistics company, and Italy’s postal service announced similar suspensions effective Saturday.
    — Demetris Nellas, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
  • The partnership’s first step will be to assess concepts, technologies, and business models under Norwegian regulations, with a strong emphasis on tapping Nordic offshore and engineering expertise.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2025
  • From the first delivery of an MG car to the Nordic country in January 2020, Chinese EV brands have gone on to capture a combined market share of roughly 10%.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
  • That the trend has spread from Asia to Europe and America didn’t shock Tung, as much of the world, from South Korea and Japan to the Nordic countries, has experienced deadly, unprecedented temperatures this summer.
    — Claire Wang, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Other Nordic names including Filippa K and Baum und Pferdgarten; Spanish brands Laagam, Toral and Bibi Lou, and Korean men’s brand Solid will launch soon.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • In its annual assessment report on security challenges, the Norwegian Intelligence Service warned that Russia—which operates dozens of military bases in the Arctic—would increase its focus on the Nordic countries in response to NATO enlargement to Sweden and Finland.
    — Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025

Nordic

2 of 2 noun
  • This spot also stands out for its on-site Nordic Spa, complete with thermal pools.
    — Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
  • But Niklas was the only one who chased Nordic combined initially.
    — Dana Oneil, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Nordic Combined is the last Winter Olympic sport where women cannot compete.
    — Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The Nordic Detox treatment—a deep-tissue massage followed by a heat wrap—is a popular jet-lag cure.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Nordic Skiing – Team state champion, All-State.
    — Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
  • In Utah, only Nordic Valley’s Apollo lift is older and only by a year.
    — Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
  • More From Bloomberg Enjoying the Nordic Edition?
    — Charles Daly, Bloomberg, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Investigators said Nordic Nano has never made a battery cell for the market.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
  • The Nordic-inclined, open-kitchen Refectory hosts breakfast, lunch, and supper.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • During their search and rescue mission, the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue led a search on the west side of the mountain.
    — Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The museum had just opened two exhibitions on gold artifacts and the Nordic Iron Age. Bore was required by law to turn over the relics, but he and the farmer who owned the land will be given a reward for the discovery.
    — Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2023
  • That area includes the popular Frisco Nordic Center and extends down to the reservoir itself.
    — John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Join the Nordic Easter Witch for an egg hunt and enjoy social time with Swedish cinnamon buns and other treats.
    — Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
  • It was commissioned by the Nordic Council, a regional parliament.
    — Lisa Song, ProPublica, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Natural jute makes an appearance, of course, as does a shaggy rug from celebrity-favorite retailer Nordic Knots.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Aurdal was among six artists who showed at the Nordic Pavilion for the 2017 Venice Biennale.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • If turning Denmark into a Nordic Napa Valley is the worst-case scenario, then what’s a better one?
    — Big Think, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Williams oversaw the mad-scientist experiments in the restaurant’s Nordic Food Lab.
    — Kate Krader, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2023
  • The Sun Valley Nordic & Snowshoe Center has equipment rentals and easy access to snowshoe and bike trails.
    — Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
  • An aerial search located the wreckage, and members of the Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team went in by air and on the ground.
    — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
  • When you’re all skied out, drive out to Valle Crucis for a restorative afternoon at River Birch Nordic Sauna.
    — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The Crested Butte Nordic Center maintains nearly 35 miles of trails that can be accessed with a $25 day pass.
    — Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
  • There are several cross-country ski trails that start from town and run up and down the valley that are groomed and managed by the Crested Butte Nordic Center.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The project was announced earlier this year as part of the New Nordic Films project slate at the Haugesund Film Festival.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The Nordic Center has 30 kilometers of trails with another 10 kilometers set aside for snowshoers.
    — John Meyer, Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Soldier Hollow Nordic Center staff use a snowmobile to position part of the Snow Secure system over a pile of snow.
    — Evan Bush, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Wrapping Thursday, industry reps mood was upbeat at the New Nordic Films in Norway’s Haugesund.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Geographically, the food is New Nordic, with touches of gooseberry, rye and glittery golden vendace roe from the Baltic Sea.
    — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • The Nordic Institute of Dental Materials has been looking into the release of microplastics from night guards.
    — Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Distribution rights are handled by Le Pacte in France, Cinéart in Belgium and TriArt in the Nordic.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 May 2026

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