Ital·ian·ate
ə-ˈtal-yə-nət 
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: Italian in quality or characteristics
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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 22 July 2024
The downtown square, with its vintage architecture, Italianate courthouse, and historic markers, is a gathering place for good conversation, afternoon relaxation, local shopping, and delicious dining.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
The ornate, European-looking architecture found throughout OTR is Italianate, and OTR has the greatest intact concentration of it in the nation.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Her vocal style is Italianate and so, in this production, is her emotive acting.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
The buildings are examples of the Italianate architectural style that was popular in the mid-1800s, the petition reads.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 22 July 2024
The downtown square, with its vintage architecture, Italianate courthouse, and historic markers, is a gathering place for good conversation, afternoon relaxation, local shopping, and delicious dining.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
The ornate, European-looking architecture found throughout OTR is Italianate, and OTR has the greatest intact concentration of it in the nation.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Her vocal style is Italianate and so, in this production, is her emotive acting.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Italianate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/italianate. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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