Doric

Example Sentences

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A portico with muscular Doric columns doubles as a terrace, as if Von Stuck had built himself a temple rather than a mere home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

The models weaved their way through the 86 Doric columns that hold up a vaulted square in the center of the park that overlooks Barcelona and the Mediterranean Sea in the distance.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

The shape of an upright vehicle axle, nearly 6 feet tall, doubles as a Greco-Roman Doric column, which anchors the composition.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2023

"I grew up speaking Doric," Danielle said, "so it's great to be able to speak it again and also have something so familiar in a novel which has been around for so long."

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2023

Maddie, not being fluent in the Doric herself, wasn’t sure she’d heard correctly.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein