How to Use Nordic in a Sentence

Nordic

1 of 2 adjective
  • There are lawn games, outdoor movie nights, and even a Nordic spa.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2023
  • The Baltic states want to be thought of as part of the Nordic zone.
    Emily Tamkin, Washington Post, 17 July 2023
  • Both the Nordic ski and kick-sled categories of the race were canceled due to a lack of snow.
    John Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Feb. 2024
  • The event highlights traditional foods and drinks of all the Nordic countries.
    oregonlive, 21 June 2023
  • The Nordic state scored second in the overall ranking and fifth for the happiness of its young people.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2024
  • This private island off the coast of Finland is like having your own piece of Nordic paradise.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2023
  • His sister, Sydney, won a Nordic state title two seasons ago as a freshman.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Green cardamom is seen most often in Nordic and Middle Eastern recipes.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The terrain park and 20 kilometers of Nordic trails also will be available.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The Nordic country plans to add a new tax for tourists that will support climate and sustainability goals.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • And the Nordic island nation of Iceland has such natural wonders in spades.
    Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The carmaker already has a presence in the Nordic countries and the Netherlands.
    Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Alternatively, guests are welcome to explore on their own with bikes and Nordic walking sticks (free).
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Labubus were inspired by elves from Nordic folk stories and created by Kasing Lung.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Congratulations to the new Nordic countries on that list, which are getting Google's mid-range phone for the first time.
    Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 10 May 2023
  • Plus, it has been said to be the celebratory libation of Nordic Vikings—and even pirates.
    Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2023
  • These from Pottery Barn are hand-crafted in Nepal and designed after icons in Nordic culture.
    Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The best time to visit Finland can vary because every season in the Nordic country brings a different kind of charm.
    Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase Nordic design and frame the ever-changing views, making it as much a feast for the eyes as for the appetite.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Couples can fill days skiing on the groomed slopes, riding the gondola for sweeping views, hitting the Nordic trail system, and twirling around the ice.
    Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Finland joined the alliance in April even though the two Nordic countries had initially agreed to work on the accession process in lock-step.
    Kevin Whitelaw, Bloomberg.com, 4 June 2023
  • The Nordic heat wave is just the most recent example of how even typically cool locations are coping with bouts of hazardous heat.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Of course, the boat also makes the obligatory stops in Nordic hotspots like Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2023
  • Women’s ski jumping makes its debut at this year’s Nordic world championships in the Czech Republic.
    Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Guests looking for a break from the mountain can explore more than 12 miles of Nordic trails, all of which offer seclusion and a chance to connect with nature.
    Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2023
  • My go-to brands are Nordic Ware and Chicago Metallic, both widely available and affordable.
    Olga Massov, Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Zelenskyy, on an unannounced visit to Helsinki for talks with the leaders of five Nordic countries, denied any role in the attack.
    David Rising, BostonGlobe.com, 3 May 2023
  • With the ninth century came the era of the Vikings, the Nordic warriors, craftspeople, farmers, seafarers and merchants.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Helsinki blends sleek Nordic design with coastal calm—where Alvar Aalto buildings rise near harbors dotted with ice, and saunas steam beside the sea.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Bill Koch wins a silver in the 30-kilometer cross-country race to become the first American to win a medal in a Nordic event.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2024

Nordic

2 of 2 noun
  • This spot also stands out for its on-site Nordic Spa, complete with thermal pools.
    Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2023
  • But Niklas was the only one who chased Nordic combined initially.
    Dana Oneil, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Nordic Combined is the last Winter Olympic sport where women cannot compete.
    Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The Nordic Detox treatment—a deep-tissue massage followed by a heat wrap—is a popular jet-lag cure.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Nordic Skiing – Team state champion, All-State.
    Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
  • In Utah, only Nordic Valley’s Apollo lift is older and only by a year.
    Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
  • More From Bloomberg Enjoying the Nordic Edition?
    Charles Daly, Bloomberg, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Investigators said Nordic Nano has never made a battery cell for the market.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
  • The Nordic-inclined, open-kitchen Refectory hosts breakfast, lunch, and supper.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • During their search and rescue mission, the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue led a search on the west side of the mountain.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The museum had just opened two exhibitions on gold artifacts and the Nordic Iron Age. Bore was required by law to turn over the relics, but he and the farmer who owned the land will be given a reward for the discovery.
    Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2023
  • That area includes the popular Frisco Nordic Center and extends down to the reservoir itself.
    John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Join the Nordic Easter Witch for an egg hunt and enjoy social time with Swedish cinnamon buns and other treats.
    Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
  • It was commissioned by the Nordic Council, a regional parliament.
    Lisa Song, ProPublica, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Natural jute makes an appearance, of course, as does a shaggy rug from celebrity-favorite retailer Nordic Knots.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Aurdal was among six artists who showed at the Nordic Pavilion for the 2017 Venice Biennale.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • If turning Denmark into a Nordic Napa Valley is the worst-case scenario, then what’s a better one?
    Big Think, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Williams oversaw the mad-scientist experiments in the restaurant’s Nordic Food Lab.
    Kate Krader, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2023
  • The Sun Valley Nordic & Snowshoe Center has equipment rentals and easy access to snowshoe and bike trails.
    Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
  • An aerial search located the wreckage, and members of the Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team went in by air and on the ground.
    Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
  • When you’re all skied out, drive out to Valle Crucis for a restorative afternoon at River Birch Nordic Sauna.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The Crested Butte Nordic Center maintains nearly 35 miles of trails that can be accessed with a $25 day pass.
    Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Fashionable expressions of this could be a patchwork bag or a pair of electric lime heels; for the home, Nordic Knots’ hand-knotted rug is a fun take on British gardens.
    Alex Eagle, Vogue, 26 July 2026
  • There are several cross-country ski trails that start from town and run up and down the valley that are groomed and managed by the Crested Butte Nordic Center.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The project was announced earlier this year as part of the New Nordic Films project slate at the Haugesund Film Festival.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The Nordic Center has 30 kilometers of trails with another 10 kilometers set aside for snowshoers.
    John Meyer, Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Soldier Hollow Nordic Center staff use a snowmobile to position part of the Snow Secure system over a pile of snow.
    Evan Bush, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Nordic Design Beyond Appearances Nordic design is often reduced to pale wood, clean lines and an abundance of natural light.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Wrapping Thursday, industry reps mood was upbeat at the New Nordic Films in Norway’s Haugesund.
    Annika Pham, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Geographically, the food is New Nordic, with touches of gooseberry, rye and glittery golden vendace roe from the Baltic Sea.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026

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