How to Use Italian in a Sentence

Italian

1 of 2 noun
  • Though Italian, he is currently based in the United States.
    Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Designed by the legendary Ken Fulk, the restaurant was inspired by the Italian Riviera.
    Ian Malone, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Forno In Italian, there are two different words that both mean bakery.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Over the years, Barbi’s children have wondered if there is an elf who speaks Italian, why there isn’t one who speaks Spanish?
    Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Danilo Restivo, an Italian who moved to Bournemouth and was known by police to have a fetish for cutting girls’ hair, has been found guilty of both murders.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 12 Oct. 2023
  • This is why the emails, though originally written in English, were in Italian.
    Lachlan Cartwright, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
  • In the posh Belgravia area of London, a six-bedroom residence that once served as the Italian Embassy has hit the market for the first time in more than a century.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The Italian has more than 30 years of experience in ocean racing, competing in both solo and crewed events.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2024
  • The Italian Air Force has not confirmed the exact cause of the accident, but has hypothesized there was a bird strike during the very first phases of takeoff.
    Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 16 Sep. 2023
  • When the French contend an Italian wrote the greatest of all spiritual works, pay attention.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
  • It will be sung in Italian with English supertitles projected above the stage.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
  • Palm trees, Russian Olive and Italian Cypress trees, reflective of the desert landscape, surrounded the building.
    Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
  • The flagship brand of the Italian Sea Group just launched a new explorer yacht concept with extensive glazing on the hull and superstructure to maximize views.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Hiking between these villages carved into the cliffs is an adventurous affair, boasting some of the most dazzling views of the Italian Riviera.
    Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Traditionally seen as a small, backwards settlement, it was long thought to lack the luxury and the longevity that the larger cities of the Italian Peninsula possessed.
    Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Walk into Scotti’s Italian Restaurant on a weekday afternoon – and day will suddenly turn to night.
    Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2024
  • This interview, translated from Italian, was edited for length and clarity.
    Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 July 2023
  • Today is the official first day of spring and Rita's Italian Ice is celebrating by giving customers free Italian ice and introducing a new flavor.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Its dining outlets, though, are decidedly global, with options ranging from classic Italian to Thai.
    Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2023
  • Her association, which is affiliated with the Union of Italian Evangelical Churches, provided provisions to the thousands of migrants who arrived in the fall.
    Alessandro Clemente, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The facility, which is routinely overcrowded, was taken over by the Italian Red Cross on June 1, replacing a cooperative that had been criticized for failing to provide adequate care.
    Alvise Armellini, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Much yelling in Italian ensued as nearby Lamborghini mechanics initiated a 20-yard sprint that might have qualified them for an Olympic event involving running with fire extinguishers.
    Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 9 July 2023
  • According to Campbell, garden hermitages originated in southern Europe, likely during the Italian Renaissance.
    Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2023
  • Though Italian, he is currently based in the United States.
    Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Designed by the legendary Ken Fulk, the restaurant was inspired by the Italian Riviera.
    Ian Malone, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Forno In Italian, there are two different words that both mean bakery.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Over the years, Barbi’s children have wondered if there is an elf who speaks Italian, why there isn’t one who speaks Spanish?
    Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Danilo Restivo, an Italian who moved to Bournemouth and was known by police to have a fetish for cutting girls’ hair, has been found guilty of both murders.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 12 Oct. 2023
  • This is why the emails, though originally written in English, were in Italian.
    Lachlan Cartwright, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
  • In the posh Belgravia area of London, a six-bedroom residence that once served as the Italian Embassy has hit the market for the first time in more than a century.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2024
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Italian

2 of 2 adjective
  • Meat: Our Test Kitchen used a mix of ground beef and Italian sausage.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2023
  • The Italian leather bag is soft to the touch and both looks and feels luxurious.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Sausage gravy is to breakfast plates in the South what Parmesan cheese is to Italian food.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2023
  • George and Amal Clooney had a swoon-worthy Italian date night.
    Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 17 July 2023
  • Goldberg plays the agent of a U.S. actor (Irvine), and lands him a part as the great Italian poet.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The sentence comes after the duo was found guilty of using a fake gun to try to make off with the Italian sports car.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Mookie’s second look was a bowling shirt in the colors of the Italian flag: red, green, and white.
    Ruth E. Carter, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 May 2023
  • One notices how young The Sea Beyond crew is, at least compared to most Italian shoots.
    Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Sep. 2023
  • In the next few days, the group enjoyed time skiing on the snowy slopes and grabbing dinner at Casa Tua, an Italian restaurant in the city.
    Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
  • During the Barbie press tour, the heartthrob wore tons of pastel suits made by the Italian fashion brand.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
  • This rich play on Italian cuisine's premier pastry takes the dish to a whole new level.
    Joshua Medintz, The Enquirer, 9 June 2023
  • In the evening, my husband and I had dinner on the deck at the resort’s Italian restaurant, Scarpetta Beach.
    Thessaly La Force, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2023
  • The emergence of this Austrian (and later Italian) dog lives, to me, in Shanghainese.
    Naaman Zhou, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2023
  • Below is a compendium of new Italian movies set to hit this year’s fest circuit.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 Feb. 2024
  • The film is a dual narrative involving the life and work of Italian philosopher Dante Alighieri.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
  • The snippet still features the twang of the original version, but the Italian glam rockers bring more of a theatrical flair to the chorus.
    Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
  • In 1883 she was sold to the Italian consul in Khartoum who treated her humanely.
    Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 20 Nov. 2023
  • From your point of view, how are Italian designers considered in the world today?
    Billboard Italy, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2023
  • There’s Portofino 1997, an homage to the couple’s first getaway together to the Italian seaside town.
    Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2023
  • So, why not adopt the Italian mindset and embrace a leisurely approach to traveling here this year?
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Bellucci may be Italian, but her cut and color was giving Parisian chic.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2024
  • This recipe calls for Italian sausage, which provides a spicy kick, but feel free to adjust to your taste; andouille or herbed chicken sausage would also work well.
    Laura Kanya, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
  • We were slated to do a third album for Frontiers, the Italian pop/melodic rock company.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2023
  • Neon backed the movie, which follows Sweeney as an American nun who joins a remote convent in the Italian countryside.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 24 Mar. 2024
  • In lieu of a classic tiered wedding cake, the pair opted for Millefoglie, a traditional Italian cream cake topped with berries.
    Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023
  • The small appliance includes 10 settings to craft a variety of desserts, like ice cream, frozen drinks, sorbet, and Italian ice.
    Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2024
  • This stewed tomatoes recipe makes a perfect base for soups, like minestrone, and even different kinds of Italian pasta sauces.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Served in stemmed glasses, these silky smooth Italian custards make an elegant ending to any meal.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023
  • He’s been divorced for 7 years and has been focusing on his thriving Italian restaurant business and kids but is ready to settle down.
    Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 29 Apr. 2024
  • However, certain variations were made in precious metals for esteemed clients and for the Italian market, such as this example in rose gold.
    Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2024

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