How to Use stonework in a Sentence
stonework
noun- The stonework on this house is over 100 years old.
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It was painted gray and tan, with stonework around the door and a bed of tulips.
—Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, 22 July 2023
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Tree roots and ivy creepers have also snaked through the stonework.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
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Inside, crisp stonework was on display.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
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The lawn removal and stonework began in late June.
—George Petras, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
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Then go outside into the street and look at those same windows and the stonework around them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
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The first thing your eye is drawn to in the master bedroom is the stonework on the focal wall.
—Lauren Smith, House Beautiful, 27 Dec. 2017
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The stonework in the palace would have the oil rub from people touching the stone over centuries.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 June 2025
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And the tomb itself is a stonework monument in an elite part of the city, not far from the palace.
—Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, 20 Nov. 2018
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Between the rustic wood and stonework and airy linens, the decor is shabby-chic in all the right ways.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 24 June 2025
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The home’s design includes stonework and logs throughout that give it a cabin-like feel.
—Dallas News, 12 Feb. 2022
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Gaps in the stonework allowed indoor climbers to practice jamming.
—Andrew Freeman, Outside Online, 21 May 2012
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Work began with tuck-pointing the building’s stonework, then progressed to the dome.
—John Reinan, Star Tribune, 5 Dec. 2020
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Asked how long his four fentanyl pills will last, Robert maneuvers them around on the stonework.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2025
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My husband did all the stonework, too, and chiseled each flagstone into a perfect shape.
—Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, 3 May 2018
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The owners credit a specialized mason for the rest of the stonework.
—David Caraccio updated July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
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Bringing balance to the space is stonework around the oven and stove, mirroring the fireplace.
—Emma Kate Fittes, Indianapolis Star, 29 Sep. 2017
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There are high ceilings with flush lighting and white beams and immaculate stonework.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2022
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In addition, a thin top layer of bricks, concrete and stonework must be removed.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
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The shower has beautiful stonework.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
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All of the furniture is made in Italy, but most of the stonework and millwork comes from France.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2021
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To complement the turquoise-blue ocean, there will be pastel blue furnishings and decor, and pale pink tones in the stonework.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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Thick beams, stonework and distressed wood floors lend a cozy yet contemporary vibe to the living areas.
—Neal Leitereg, Forbes, 17 June 2021
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Inside, the main living areas include a large kitchen with stonework and wood log details throughout.
—Dallas News, 12 Feb. 2022
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The restaurant highlighted the stunning stonework and rustic charm of the building.
—Laura Parker, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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The main villa sports five bedrooms and five full bathrooms, with stonework, hardwoods, and antiques throughout.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
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The faux stonework inside the mantel is another gorgeous touch that won’t clash thanks to its light gray coloring.
—Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2024
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But what first strikes the visitor is the exquisite stonework of the city’s most elegant buildings.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2021
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The stonework around the bottom of the tower is meant to replicate Japanese castle walls.
—Steve Brown, Dallas News, 30 June 2023
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On the exterior, the home has a white facade with stonework, custom swings, and top-tier landscaping.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 13 Jan. 2022
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