Scandinavian
noun
Scan·di·na·vian
ˌskan-də-ˈnā-vē-ən 
-vyən
1
: the North Germanic languages
2
a
: a native or inhabitant of Scandinavia
b
: a person of Scandinavian descent
Scandinavian
adjective
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The fiery Iberian vs the understated Scandinavian.
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 12 May 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
Archaeologists recognized the rings as Scandinavian, noting that previous finds typically yielded silver rather than gold.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 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
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
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
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
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
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Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 12 May 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
Archaeologists recognized the rings as Scandinavian, noting that previous finds typically yielded silver rather than gold.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 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
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
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
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
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
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“Scandinavian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scandinavian. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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