Flor·en·tine
ˈflȯr-ən-ˌtēn 
ˈflär-,
-ˌtīn
1
a
: of or relating to Florence, Italy
b
: machiavellian
Florentine politics
2
: served or dressed with spinach
poached eggs Florentine
3
: having a matte brushed finish
Florentine gold
Examples of Florentine in a Sentence
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2023
The museum’s modernist design, penned by the Florentine architecture firm IPO Studio, forms a stark contrast to those yellowish, weathered walls.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2023
Hotel Drover The 97 West Kitchen & Bar at Hotel Drover in the Fort Worth Stockyards is offering a three-course prix fixe Mother’s Day brunch menu with dishes like jalapeño-crawfish fritters, smoked salmon Florentine Benedict, guajillo mahi tacos with breakfast potatoes, and more.
—Erin Booke, Dallas News, 28 Apr. 2023
The eclectic style playing on naturalistic cues combined with graphic motifs stems from a creative process in which the Florentine artist-designer explores the possibilities of marks and materials.
—Elle Decor Editors, ELLE Decor, 20 Apr. 2023
Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
In a series of Facebook posts, the Florentine has been pointing to such real-life Milwaukee Bronzeville people as journalist Mattiebelle Woods as inspirations for the production.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
The fire that started around 1:15 a.m. broke out near the southeast corner of Florentine Road and Main Street, engulfed much of the Legado structure and forced several hundred people in the nearby Homestead Talking Glass apartment complex to evacuate.
—Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
Stay here: Situated in a former convent, Villa Florentine is located in the heart of Old Lyon, a stone’s throw away from the best restaurants in the city.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
Composers including the Florentine Francesca Caccini (a.k.a.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
The letters of another Florentine women from the same period, Alessandra Strozzi, are considered some of the most important insights into political and social life at the time.
—Pragya Agarwal, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024
For subscription and other info on the Florentine season, visit florentineopera.org or call (414) 291-5700 ext.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2024
Wedgwood Florentine Turquoise View On Amazon This pattern first appeared on tables in 1931, offering a unique and whimsical design apart from many other popular patterns of the time.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2024
Adjective
Main course choices are lobster quiche Florentine served with a Fuji apple salad, roasted avocado and crab cake on brioche toast, or steak and eggs with potatoes au gratin and redeye gravy.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2023
The museum’s modernist design, penned by the Florentine architecture firm IPO Studio, forms a stark contrast to those yellowish, weathered walls.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2023
Hotel Drover The 97 West Kitchen & Bar at Hotel Drover in the Fort Worth Stockyards is offering a three-course prix fixe Mother’s Day brunch menu with dishes like jalapeño-crawfish fritters, smoked salmon Florentine Benedict, guajillo mahi tacos with breakfast potatoes, and more.
—Erin Booke, Dallas News, 28 Apr. 2023
The eclectic style playing on naturalistic cues combined with graphic motifs stems from a creative process in which the Florentine artist-designer explores the possibilities of marks and materials.
—Elle Decor Editors, ELLE Decor, 20 Apr. 2023
Noun
Isabella Rossellini has a strong connection with the history of Florentine fashion house Emilio Pucci.
—Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
In a series of Facebook posts, the Florentine has been pointing to such real-life Milwaukee Bronzeville people as journalist Mattiebelle Woods as inspirations for the production.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
The fire that started around 1:15 a.m. broke out near the southeast corner of Florentine Road and Main Street, engulfed much of the Legado structure and forced several hundred people in the nearby Homestead Talking Glass apartment complex to evacuate.
—Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
Stay here: Situated in a former convent, Villa Florentine is located in the heart of Old Lyon, a stone’s throw away from the best restaurants in the city.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
Composers including the Florentine Francesca Caccini (a.k.a.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
The letters of another Florentine women from the same period, Alessandra Strozzi, are considered some of the most important insights into political and social life at the time.
—Pragya Agarwal, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024
For subscription and other info on the Florentine season, visit florentineopera.org or call (414) 291-5700 ext.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2024
Wedgwood Florentine Turquoise View On Amazon This pattern first appeared on tables in 1931, offering a unique and whimsical design apart from many other popular patterns of the time.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2024
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