How to Use Scandinavian in a Sentence

Scandinavian

noun
  • This would be a test drive of the future or a chance to get lost by trusting a computer with a Scandinavian accent.
    — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
  • There are several spas in the area, including The Scandinavian Spa, which features open-air baths with scenic views.
    — Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
  • Lise Bergvall from Scandinavian Content Group is the producer.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The Scandinavian Vikings were a seafaring people who plundered both north and west Europe for centuries — a pretty tough group.
    — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
  • This adaptation of an Ibsen classic reimagines a bored Scandinavian newlywed into a lesbian love triangle and a whole lot of chaos.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Norway Set among the beautiful Scandinavian Alps, Hemsedal is one of Norway's largest ski resorts.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Through isotope and skeletal analysis, the researchers identified them as Scandinavian Vikings.
    — Outside, 10 Dec. 2025
  • The fiery Iberian vs the understated Scandinavian.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 12 May 2026
  • Eastwind Oliverea Valley, by contrast, feels more Scandinavian.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Eastwind Oliverea Valley, by contrast, feels more Scandinavian.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
  • This practice of airing out your bedding is maintained in Scandinavian and other cold-weather cultures, where it's been practiced for centuries to maximize the crisp freshness of laundry day.
    — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
  • At the opposite end of the spectrum is Villa Hygge, which has 11 suites designed to look like Scandinavian cabins (wood cladding, white linens and furniture, tons of sheepskin-style throws).
    — Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Frequency depends on the person — a study in the Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology found that regular bowel movements could range from three times per week to three times per day.
    — Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Kuki, supposedly eighteen years old and from the metaverse, resembles an airbrushed Scandinavian Airlines flight attendant.
    — Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Archaeologists recognized the rings as Scandinavian, noting that previous finds typically yielded silver rather than gold.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
  • Sauna Like a Scandinavian Duluth's floating Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna on the edge of Lake Superior trades in pure hygge.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The results, which appear in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, show that the subjects managed to reduce their sedentary time by an average of 41 minutes per day.
    — Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
  • As a result, popular global carriers such as Qantas, Scandinavian Airlines, and Air New Zealand have increased their airfares this week to help cover costs.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Aurdal was raised in the orbit of Scandinavian’s leading architects and initially intended to follow them—the father of her childhood best friend worked on the 1952 Winter Olympics.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Its aesthetic is minimalist, clean, and Japanese/Scandinavian-influenced while also incorporating the beachy aesthetic of the area.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Spotlight on Scandinavian Design NYCxDesign will also afford the design curious a chance to take a peek into the Swedish consul general’s private home.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
  • The results, which appear in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, include data from a total of 339 runners, of whom 43 percent reported at least one injury.
    — Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Additionally, Australia's Qantas and Scandinavian Airlines are raising ticket fares, while Air New Zealand lowered its financial outlook for as long as the war isn't resolved.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
  • In 1990, research published in the Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health found that female Colombian flower workers, who were exposed to 127 different pesticides, had higher rates of premature births and birth defects.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival in April draws seafood fiends, while summer’s Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival celebrates the area’s Nordic heritage.
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
  • Auréa also has investments in Herbivore Botanicals, Dcypher, Scandinavian Biolabs, Persimmon Life and Nutraceutical Research Innovations.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Stay Your Way Lanesboro is B&B central, with popular choices including Anna V's Bed and Breakfast, The Cottage House Inn, Scandinavian Inn, and Historic Scanlan House.
    — Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026

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