1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Dorians
2
: belonging to the oldest and simplest Greek architectural order see order illustration
3
: of, relating to, or constituting Doric
: a dialect of ancient Greek spoken especially in the Peloponnisos, Crete, Sicily, and southern Italy
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Doric columns lend a sense of timeless elegance, the original chandelier still hangs from the embellished coffered ceiling, and two mezzanine library galleries overlook the room from either end—but the real showstopper is the art.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
The conservatory, which is a beautiful blend of interior and exterior, can be recognized by its tall white Doric columns.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Sometime next summer, just in time for the nation’s 250th birthday, visitors will walk down West 76th Street near Central Park West and most likely fail to notice the new wall of granite stonework and Doric columns that replaced a low brick partition and an empty lot.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Dec. 2025
Coles still has a neck like a Doric column and the forearms of someone who swings a sledgehammer 40 hours a week.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Doric columns form the monumental Propylaea, which serves as a gateway to the Acropolis.
—Helen Iatrou, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 June 2025
Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Following this news, Bleacher Report's Doric Sam put together a list of possible landing spots for the Commanders' RB.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
In fact, each order of Greek design—Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian—was based on the human body, and therefore felt safe, approachable, and familiar.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
This year, the Maxwell Quartet, a mostly Scottish ensemble, took over from the Doric Quartet.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
The shape of an upright vehicle axle, nearly 6 feet tall, doubles as a Greco-Roman Doric column, which anchors the composition.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2023
As Holga, Edgin, Simon and Doric are elevated onto the floor of the High Sun games, the third team is dressed as the original characters of the 1980s cartoon.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Mar. 2023
The story saves the romantic sparks for Smith's hapless sorcerer (Simon), whose lack of confidence makes his magic unreliable, and Lillis' Doric.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 Mar. 2023
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Adjective
Doric columns and a wide front porch bring curb appeal to new heights.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Doric columns lend a sense of timeless elegance, the original chandelier still hangs from the embellished coffered ceiling, and two mezzanine library galleries overlook the room from either end—but the real showstopper is the art.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
The conservatory, which is a beautiful blend of interior and exterior, can be recognized by its tall white Doric columns.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Sometime next summer, just in time for the nation’s 250th birthday, visitors will walk down West 76th Street near Central Park West and most likely fail to notice the new wall of granite stonework and Doric columns that replaced a low brick partition and an empty lot.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Dec. 2025
Coles still has a neck like a Doric column and the forearms of someone who swings a sledgehammer 40 hours a week.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Doric columns form the monumental Propylaea, which serves as a gateway to the Acropolis.
—Helen Iatrou, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 June 2025
Noun
Simon the insecure sorcerer (Justice Smith), Doric the shapeshifting druid (Sophia Lillis) and Xenk the noble paladin (Regé-Jean Page), who all band together to navigate deadly traps, fight powerful enemies and face off against the powerful Red Wizard.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Following this news, Bleacher Report's Doric Sam put together a list of possible landing spots for the Commanders' RB.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
In fact, each order of Greek design—Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian—was based on the human body, and therefore felt safe, approachable, and familiar.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
This year, the Maxwell Quartet, a mostly Scottish ensemble, took over from the Doric Quartet.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
The shape of an upright vehicle axle, nearly 6 feet tall, doubles as a Greco-Roman Doric column, which anchors the composition.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2023
As Holga, Edgin, Simon and Doric are elevated onto the floor of the High Sun games, the third team is dressed as the original characters of the 1980s cartoon.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Mar. 2023
The story saves the romantic sparks for Smith's hapless sorcerer (Simon), whose lack of confidence makes his magic unreliable, and Lillis' Doric.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 Mar. 2023
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