How to Use fluted in a Sentence

fluted

adjective
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  • The mansion has six fluted columns across the porch.
  • Part of the brilliance of the fluted tube pan is its shape.
    — Washington Post, 29 Jan. 2022
  • Even the fluted soundtrack that filled the room when the lights came up seemed inspired by the same.
    — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, 26 Jan. 2018
  • The fluted enclosure adds to the texture-rich feel of the space.
    — Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 24 Jan. 2023
  • The fluted drinking glass is from Ikea, and the bubble stem glass is from Etsy.
    — Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2022
  • These were knapped on both sides—bifaced with fluted tips.
    — Adam Rutherford, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2017
  • These pretty-in-pink slip-ons with a fluted heel are your answer.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Fold over the outer 1/2 inch of dough, then use your fingers to crimp into a fluted edge.
    — Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2022
  • Six round, fluted columns are spaced through this hall.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2021
  • This cheery pie plate is red on the outside, cream colored inside, and has a fluted rim that's easy to grasp.
    — The Good Housekeeping Institute, Good Housekeeping, 14 Dec. 2011
  • This plus a fluted bolt and barrel put the rifle at just under 6 pounds.
    — Mike Dickerson, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023
  • The kitchen is partly hidden by fluted glass and a window shade.
    — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2020
  • Butter an 8 x 10-inch Bundt pan or a baking pan with fluted sides and set aside.
    — Lauren Le Vine, Redbook, 14 May 2014
  • 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
  • These trumpets keep their horn shape when cooked, and the fluted petals really hold a sauce.
    — Odette Williams, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022
  • The rifle has a fluted barrel and a carbon fiber stock with a soft-touch surface.
    — Mike Dickerson, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023
  • The 1608 comes in stainless steel and features a white gold fluted bezel, a Rolex signature.
    — Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
  • Using a ruler and a fluted pastry wheel or a sharp paring knife, cut the dough oval into 10 strips.
    — Washington Post, 13 July 2021
  • Test Kitchen Tip: To create a pretty fluted edge, place a finger against the inside edge of the pastry.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2024
  • The glass jug boasts a vibrant emerald green hue and a fluted texture for an old-fashioned look.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2021
  • The rifle shaves weight by use of fluted barrels, bolts, and bolt handles along with a hollow bolt knob.
    — Mike Dickerson, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023
  • Dry stir vodka and spiced honey mixer, or simply add the fresh pear juice, in a chilled fluted glass.
    — Amelia Goe, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2021
  • 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
  • Today, visitors to the cave can see those fluted finger-tracks, which clearly mark the heights of the three young children.
    — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, 29 May 2019
  • 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
  • Muller jotted down details of the twigs (slender, somewhat fluted), buds (hairy at the tip), leaves (dull blue-green), and branches (short, stiff).
    — Marion Renault, The New Republic, 20 Dec. 2021
  • And the rifle runs well from the shoulder, though the fluted 22-inch barrel gave it a slightly whippy feel during our off-hand drills.
    — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2020
  • The frozen tundra is punctuated by the snorts of caribou and the fluted calls of migrating birds like red knots.
    — Corryn Wetzel, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2022
  • Even the exterior of the boutique features a chic fluted façade.
    — Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 4 Sep. 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

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