How to Use Venetian in a Sentence

Venetian

adjective
  • Clooney toured the Venetian canals in a black skater dress and tan flats.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Canaletto was a Venetian artist known for his austere cityscapes.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2024
  • Floors are lined in wide-plank white oak and walls are finished in Venetian plaster.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Think tons of stone, thick Venetian plaster walls, and distressed wood.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2023
  • The Venetian blinds on the windows also felt austere to them.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Like Venetian blinds, Pratt sighs, moving his hands like shutters.
    Annalisa Quinn, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2023
  • This time Poirot must get to the bottom of a murder during a Venetian seance.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 16 Sep. 2023
  • This is the Venetian summer some way removed from the flocking tourists on the main island.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Apr. 2022
  • There were box wings, tube wings, cantilever wings, rotating wings, and wings that looked like Venetian blinds.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Dec. 2024
  • The foyer has Venetian polished plaster and connects to the open-plan great room.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Think Venetian ball, with live chamber music, masks and a DJ.
    Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Hinged on Venetian workwear, the brand launched almost three decades ago with a collection of aprons.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
  • One of his photos, in which Golden peers through Venetian blinds, was used on the back cover.
    Jeff Gage, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2025
  • The same goes for Venetian plaster walls, high-gloss walls, and even custom window treatments.
    Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2023
  • The kitchen’s white walls, also in Venetian plaster, take on a golden hue as the sunlight comes round from the east.
    Howard Christian, ELLE Decor, 24 May 2023
  • Men’s shoes should be black Oxfords, opera pumps, Venetian loafers, or velvet slippers.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Yes, the movie takes place on Halloween; and, yes, there’s a party (in a Venetian palazzo, no less).
    Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Its vibe and symbol of Parisian culture was the perfect setting for the Venetian brand to host such an event.
    Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Savor a classic Bellini cocktail to toast the va-va-Venetian vibe.
    Laura Manske, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Vintage Venetian glass bowls from Gayot’s great aunt and grandmother hold stray pins for her mood board.
    Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Then, Venetian gondoliers stole the style, and now the women of Bergamo are taking it back from the boys!
    Nneya Richards, Parents, 16 Aug. 2024
  • The subject is believed to be Mario Cavalieri, a Venetian friend of the artist.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 6 Feb. 2025
  • The whole place is decked out with soaring high ceilings, wide-plank oak floors, and Venetian plaster walls that add a sense of depth and refinement.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2024
  • The outline of the orchid was with a wire and then dangling from the middle of the orchid was a little Venetian chain with a drop at the end.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Warm Caramel is a classy yet comforting guest bedroom shade, and Venetian Bronze can be a chic touch to any table.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Herringbone wood floors and Venetian plaster ceilings lead the way into the open-concept living room and kitchen.
    Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
  • Veneto Venetian rosé wines are pale pink and elegant, with notes of pomegranate, red currant, and floral hints.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
  • So on came the makeup — a Venetian ceruse, a cosmetic composed of white lead and vinegar, which the Queen applied to her face and neck.
    Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Choose earth tones like deep green, navy blue, or taupe on the walls, and add texture with Roman clay or Venetian plaster for visual interest.
    Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2024
  • In Venetian folklore, if two lovers kiss in a gondola under the Bridge of Sighs, their love will last forever.
    Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025

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