How to Use fresco in a Sentence

fresco

noun
  • The 24 suites are palatial; the 12 in the main house feature Baroque frescoes.
    Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Trees and plants shade the area, which is used for al fresco dining.
    New York Times, 27 June 2018
  • Top with the red onion, sour cream, queso fresco and cilantro and serve right away.
    Becky Krystal, The Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2019
  • The show’s marquee attraction is a fresco of the myth of Leda and the swan.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2022
  • In the bedroom is a fresco of the Madonna and Child -- thought to have been painted by a teenage Raphael.
    Julia Buckley, CNN, 1 Feb. 2022
  • Above the bread, a fresco (A.D. 40-79) shows a wealthy man giving bread to the less fortunate.
    Judith H. Dobrzynski, WSJ, 26 May 2021
  • Dining al fresco on warm evenings is the best part of summer.
    Jessica Dailey, House Beautiful, 13 Aug. 2020
  • Pro tip: bring lime wedges and a tiny jar of salt for seasoning al fresco.
    Bon Appétit, 22 Aug. 2019
  • Each day ends with an al fresco dinner on the boat’s panoramic deck.
    Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, 7 Dec. 2018
  • The al fresco party area, however, took a bit more time — but was well worth the wait.
    Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2019
  • Years ago, when his wife became ill with Alzheimer’s, the fresco work sustained him.
    New York Times, 22 June 2021
  • His son had even been asked by his principal to create a fresco at the entrance of the school.
    New York Times, 3 June 2022
  • Elle Fanning’s bright suiting is just the thing to take you from flight to meeting or even a lunch al fresco.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2024
  • Gerwig modeled the hand touch on the fresco of God giving life to the first man that appears on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
    Eliana Dockterman, Time, 21 July 2023
  • As its name implies, the hotel is Venice-themed, and guests begin their stay in the over-the-top lobby decked out in frescoes.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2024
  • The indoor pool, cocooned in frescos by Jacques Merle, is reason enough to make the trip.
    Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 9 Aug. 2024
  • Corn tortillas are dipped in sauce, flash-fried in hot oil, then stuffed with tangy queso fresco.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2022
  • Serve up sliced steak, fresh corn, cilantro, black beans, and queso fresco in a wrap, not a taco shell, for a fun twist on #TacoTuesday.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 1 July 2019
  • Julio Ramos’ short doc about Diego Rivera’s Detroit frescoes.
    Susan Dunne, courant.com, 12 Nov. 2019
  • Guests can enjoy a selection of cocktails by the cozy fire, or dine al fresco on the pool menu.
    Jenna Gottlieb, Vogue, 21 June 2018
  • Mingle al fresco, eat meat, and then vote for your favorite dish.
    Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2018
  • Though the fresco is on a movable frame, its landmark status with the city means it cannot legally be moved.
    Anna Buchmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 July 2022
  • Follow its ascent and your eyes fix on a panel of stained glass high on the ceiling that looks like a fresco of light.
    Ian McNulty | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 28 Oct. 2020
  • Once the potatoes are fork-tender, add the queso fresco and remove from heat.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Last week Mohamed met with Balma to view the first fresco and drawings of others.
    Jean Hopfensperger, Star Tribune, 6 Mar. 2021
  • Vervet monkeys appear in a fresco from Akrotiri, Thera.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 15 Apr. 2020
  • The frescoes seen in the film were originally covered by pink paint.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Feb. 2023
  • The mural is a fresco, which means it’s painted on the wall and can’t easily be removed.
    Washington Post, 4 July 2019
  • The district alongside the New River has gotten a boost recently with the opening of the al fresco food and drink hub the Wharf.
    Rod Stafford Hagwood, sun-sentinel.com, 14 Nov. 2019
  • The main chapel, which has frescoes from the school of Cimabue in Easter-egg colors, remains untouched, and functions as an event space.
    Peter Terzian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024

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