How to Use fluted in a Sentence

fluted

adjective
  • The mansion has six fluted columns across the porch.
  • But this cute, fluted design keeps things stylish while handling the stink.
    Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Cut dough using a 2-inch round or fluted cutter, re-rolling scraps as needed.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The slender, fluted carafe comes in either black or white with a magnetic whisk.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
  • But instead of getting shaped into balls, the dough is piped into a smooth or fluted line to form an oblong.
    Cece Pascual, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
  • Use a sharp knife or fluted pastry wheel to cut 1-inch squares, then use a skewer to poke a hole at the center of each one.
    Sara Kate Gillingham, chicagotribune.com, 7 Sep. 2017
  • Saucy stewed lamb with sage and sweet, oily chunks of eggplant mingle with fluted torchio, a short shape that evokes an unfurling rose.
    Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2019
  • Choose between fluted or glass options, or between sets of 18 or 36.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The dress features a delicate lace top, fluted sleeves and a loose-fitting skirt with a velvet waistband.
    Erin Hill, PEOPLE.com, 7 Mar. 2018
  • The fluted shade and small plaster medallion on this overhead light complement the cottage style of the room.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The array of high-end appliances includes a wine fridge and a 48-inch range capped by a fluted venting hood.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024
  • The fluted barrel, besides adding a distinctive look to the gun, helps lesson the overall weight to just under 8 pounds.
    Savage Arms, Field & Stream, 30 July 2020
  • Originally, there were formal gardens on the grounds, and an outdoor, classic Greek-style bathing pool with a pavilion and fluted columns.
    Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The design involves fluted columns, large windows, and an effort to integrate Madison Square Garden into the facade.
    Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026

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