How to Use Sicilian in a Sentence

Sicilian

adjective
  • And, some claim, vengeful Sicilian spirits.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 May 2026
  • One of the roots of the Sicilian mafia was the private protection rackets that formed in the mining regions.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 15 June 2026
  • Sicilian pizza is rectangular, with a focaccia-like thick crust that is soft and airy inside.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
  • The bath products are from Ortigia, a Sicilian brand, that suited the colonial vibe of the place.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • As far as restaurants, Carmelina’s offers strong Sicilian flavors amid an open-kitchen format.
    — Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Gus Guerra, the owner, worked with his wife Anna on a recipe that came from her Sicilian family.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • The fragrance also has enriching notes of fruity lychee and Sicilian grapefruit.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
  • This dramatic four-layer treat is inspired by the flavors of Sicilian-style cannoli.
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
  • The setting for their lavish 'do was the Sicilian capital of Palermo.
    — Ruchira Sharma, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
  • And if not, there’s still time to manifest a getaway with French tips as blue as the Mediterranean and auras as vibrant as a Sicilian lemon grove.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • Warm scacciata, a traditional Sicilian bread, is presented whole and sliced warm to order.
    — Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Britain gained a virtual monopoly on Sicilian sulfur with an 1816 treaty.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 15 June 2026
  • Only a small circle of family and friends attended the exchange of vows, in sharp contrast to the Sicilian celebration.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026
  • More to Explore In hundreds of grim mines, Sicilian children were exploited in slave-like conditions.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 15 June 2026
  • Of the Sicilian locations that are featured in the legendary blockbuster, Savoca is still the most visited.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
  • Galleria Umberto is a cash-only favorite for Sicilian-style pizza and arancini.
    — Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • Antica Locanda doles out comforting Sicilian dishes, from platters of fresh fish to generous bowls of seafood pasta.
    — Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Pure white cloth, born in the murderous toil of slavery, formed in debilitating factory conditions, and finished through the agony of Sicilian children, was bleached in more ways than one.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 15 June 2026
  • The courses included no shortage of nods to Sicilian tradition, with cannolini and cassatine served alongside gourmet dishes.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
  • As in many extraction economies in underdeveloped places, corruption and violence were rife—one of the roots of the Sicilian mafia was the private protection rackets that formed in the mining regions.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 15 June 2026
  • All explore Sicilian heart and heritage through Canadian ingredients, evident in dishes like smart pinwheels of bucatini stuffed with sea urchin and rock crab and crisped to order.
    — Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • That divergence is why a Sicilian slice from a New York pizzeria can taste dramatically different from a slab of sfincione bought at a bakery in Palermo.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
  • Plus, it's connected by train to many popular Sicilian spots like Taormina, Noto, Ragusa, and Modica.
    — Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
  • For lunch, stop by Aromi for some Sicilian sourdough pizza or Little Petra for traditional Jordanian food.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Contemporary Italian commentators likened the British control of Sicilian sulfur to colonialism.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 15 June 2026
  • Tommaso Buscetta Tommaso Buscetta was a Sicilian Mafia soldier who broke omertà and cooperated with state authorities.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
  • After disappearing in 1993, Messina Denaro managed to elude authorities for the next 30 years as the Italian state cracked down on the Sicilian mob.
    — CBS News, 28 May 2026
  • The pair reportedly kicked off their three-day Sicilian nuptials on June 5 with a party attended by Charli xcx and her husband, George Daniel, as well as Grace Gummer.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
  • Now several vintages in, this collaboration between the renowned Italian fashion duo and Sicilian wine powerhouse Donnafugata continues to turn out one of the island’s best rosés season after season.
    — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
  • The couple appeared to enjoy taking in all the Sicilian architecture together, as Lipa also included more shots of Palermo's historic buildings, luxe murals and surrounding water views.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026

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