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: one of a series of small projecting rectangular blocks forming a molding especially under a cornice
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Some have stripes of rough stone, others have rows of dentil molding.
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Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2025
For instance, the main drawing room was part of the original building, and Byrne and her team reinstated the delicate dentil molding and restored the original fireplace to perfection.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Classical ornamentation like cornices, dentils, and block modillions are common to the facade, according to Reggev.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2024
The formal dining room echoes the features of the living room and has fine dentil molding.
—Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023
Among the dentil molding and grand hearth in the formal living room are fabrics and other finishes with pink accents.
—Jeastman, oregonlive, 28 July 2023
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Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2025
For instance, the main drawing room was part of the original building, and Byrne and her team reinstated the delicate dentil molding and restored the original fireplace to perfection.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Classical ornamentation like cornices, dentils, and block modillions are common to the facade, according to Reggev.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2024
The formal dining room echoes the features of the living room and has fine dentil molding.
—Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023
Among the dentil molding and grand hearth in the formal living room are fabrics and other finishes with pink accents.
—Jeastman, oregonlive, 28 July 2023
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“Dentil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dentil. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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