fluted

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But a couple of special items caught my eye at the prepping station — specifically, rows of elegantly fluted scallop shells.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025

The building’s fluted Corinthian columns are right at home in neoclassical Washington, but they aren’t a match with the rest of the White House, with its simpler, smooth columns and Ionic capitals.

From Slate • Aug. 5, 2025

The tiara has single, rose-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds and three fluted turquoise plumes set with diamond stems.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2025

From a design perspective, the fluted walnut paneling, accent lighting and decor from the Italian fashion house Missoni deliver an elevated sense of elegance.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2024

Liyana could make out letters in Arabic by now—ones that looked like chimneys or fluted edges, but she couldn’t really make out words yet.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye