How to Use flute in a Sentence

flute

1 of 2 noun
Definition of flutenext
Synonyms for flutenext
  • The Library has the largest flute collection in the world.
    — Mike Stunson The Charlotte Observer (tns), al, 28 Sep. 2022
  • The band used flutes, clarinets and trumpets to play the songs’ melodies.
    — Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2024
  • All will look great in a flute, a coupe, or as a topper in a spritz.
    — Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
  • If whistling is the indeed new flute this year, L.A. will have to swoon from afar.
    — August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Place the soaked cube at the bottom of a Champagne flute, then top with sparkling wine.
    — Kevin Gavagan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Guitars and flutes both clean and processed fill out the sound, and thus shines the full azure Sun.
    — Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 7 Dec. 2023
  • First, pour a teaspoon of the fruity liquor into a champagne flute.
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2022
  • At the blowing edge, the air alternately flows more to the inside or the outside of the flute.
    — Jaron Lanier, The New Yorker, 22 July 2023
  • Strain into a chilled flute and top with about 3 oz. of chilled Champagne.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Back in May, Lizzo and her famed flute made their debut on The Simpsons.
    — Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The flute was gifted to Madison in 1813 and has been maintained by the Library of Congress.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Now the sounds of the flute simply emerge from Cookie Monster’s stomach.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Prince’s lead guitar and Eric Leeds’ so-ahead-of-its-time flute solo up the ante.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Still, the flutes could have been used for other purposes.
    — Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 June 2023
  • The short clip, which has since been deleted, showed Balfe sitting on McGill's lap and playing the flute for a group of friends in a bar.
    — Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 15 June 2023
  • From his shawls, the man pulled out two flutes and began to play—a fluid, warbling melody over a low drone.
    — James Stewart, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2023
  • Pour the sparkling wine/champagne into a champagne flute.
    — Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 6 Dec. 2022
  • Stir the campari and two vermouths over ice and strain into a champagne flute.
    — Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Philly fans will have their chance to see André 3000 bring his flute project New Blue Sun to the stage for a live performance.
    — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2024
  • Jazzy clarinet, piping flute, the wail of a sax — each instrument had its chance to shine.
    — Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2022
  • And this is a lot more personal than James Madison’s flute.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2022
  • The fliers’ flute can barely be heard over the clash of violins, drums and guitars below.
    — Leila Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2023
  • That’s just the beginning: Here are five minutes to fall in love with tenors, the flute, the trumpet, Brahms, string quartets and so much more.
    — Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2024
  • James Madison’s crystal flute isn’t the only one who gets to share the spotlight with Lizzo.
    — Vulture, 7 Dec. 2022
  • The masculine performer stands in the background playing a pan flute.
    — Jonah Gercke, SPIN, 15 Mar. 2024
  • And brought others like themselves, who found a particular joy in the old-fashioned sounds of the flute trills.
    — Lyudmila Ulitskaya, The New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2023
  • One played a flute, carnations attached at the far end, while two others sparred with fake swords.
    — Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023
  • The pair met up at Valerie in New York and the day started off with tequila shots strapped to a flute, naturally.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Fill champagne flutes 1/4 full with apple cider, then top off with champagne.
    — Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 3 Aug. 2023
  • The flute unfurls lunar ditties; the horn calls out forlornly, like the last survivor of a vanished hunt.
    — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2022
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flute

2 of 2 verb
  • And please, please take at least one of the champagne flutes home with you.
    — Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2019
  • In other words, there is no need to flute the dough or make a separate top crust.
    — Linda Giuca and Chris Prosperi, courant.com, 8 Sep. 2017
  • Roll out crust and fit into a 9-inch pie pan, nonstick cake pan or fluted tart pan.
    — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2017
  • Other columns at the kitchen are fluted mahogany with designs of grapes and Greek keys.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2020
  • In the living room, Brooks repeated the same fluting detail seen on the the kitchen island, but this time in a deep green color that adorns the TV wall.
    — Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Roll out, then cut 12 circles with a round, fluted biscuit cutter (Or use a glass).
    — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 28 Feb. 2018
  • Have ready an 11-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom (or a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan).
    — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2017
  • Grease a 9-inch round tart pan with removable bottom and fluted edges.
    — Maya Wilson, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Mar. 2018
  • The music is visceral, the high-pitch whir of the lira flutes like a snake worming its way through my earholes and taking hold of my brain stem.
    — National Geographic, 23 July 2019
  • The deep spiral fluting on the barrel keeps the weight of the rifle down but doesn’t have any adverse impact on accuracy.
    — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 2 Jan. 2020
  • Press upper and lower crust edges together and flute as desired.
    — Science & Food, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2013
  • Kendall went more glam, in a metallic mesh one-shoulder dress by Alexandre Vauthier that ruched at the waist and fluted out at the asymmetrical hem.
    — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, 27 Sep. 2018
  • Beto, who on the debate stage often looks constrained by his necktie, was in a blue Oxford shirt, open at the neck, and Amy was wearing a sleeveless blouse and fluted black skirt.
    — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2019
  • The haunting, fluted song of a wood thrush echoes through the shady forest, woodpeckers drum and a scarlet tanager sings from the canopy of towering oaks, beach, maple and basswood trees.
    — James F. McCarty, cleveland.com, 6 Aug. 2017
  • And so, our intrepid leader in over-the-top style stepped out a mid-week stroll through uneven terrain wearing an off-the-shoulder crop top, fitted fluted skirt, and Christian Louboutin pumps.
    — Ana Colon, Glamour, 23 June 2017
  • Penna’s designs are for a fluted, or corrugated, concrete wall, and a second of high-strength double-wire mesh made of steel.
    — Greg Moran, sandiegouniontribune.com, 16 Aug. 2017
  • Fabric was ruffled and gathered on shoulders to create larger-than-life collars, sleeves were fluted, and hems were bubbled.
    — Georgia Murray, refinery29.com, 19 Feb. 2020
  • The facade has brick and red sandstone from Lake Superior, with a carved terra-cotta lintel and fluted iron pilasters.
    — Michael Pollak, New York Times, 8 July 2016
  • Fit the pastry into a 9-inch plate, fluting the edges decoratively.
    — Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, 30 Oct. 2019
  • Based on debris found at archaeological sites, Clovis people broke about 15 to 20 percent of their points while trying to flute them.
    — Bridget Alex, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2017
  • That's going to be especially tough in this instance because the wide tower that supports the surge tank is circular in form and fluted with rounded ribs that stiffen its flanks.
    — Steven Litt, cleveland.com, 27 Jan. 2018
  • The bright-green marble, white fluted plaster, gold-leafed walls, apple-green velvet banquets and curvaceous Saarinen chairs create a space outside of time.
    — Damon Johnstun, OregonLive.com, 2 Nov. 2017
  • The building's lavish decor includes antiqued mirrors, fluted paneling and, on the exterior, turquoise gold leaf and terra cotta tiles.
    — Kelsey Kloss, ELLE Decor, 29 Aug. 2017
  • The building's lavish decor includes antiqued mirrors, fluted paneling and, on the exterior, turquoise gold leaf and terra cotta tiles.
    — Kelsey Kloss, ELLE Decor, 22 Sep. 2016
  • But a loaf that’s baked in the Nordic Ware fluted loaf pan emerges like a butterfly from a cocoon: intricately designed and absolutely stunning, an entirely different creature.
    — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 28 Aug. 2019
  • The rifle features a fluted bolt body with a 54-degree bolt lift, fluted stainless steel barrel and precise LXX trigger that deliver an amazing shooting experience.
    — Joe Songer | Jsonger@al.com, AL.com, 18 Aug. 2017
  • And please, please take at least one of the champagne flutes home with you.
    — Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2019
  • In other words, there is no need to flute the dough or make a separate top crust.
    — Linda Giuca and Chris Prosperi, courant.com, 8 Sep. 2017
  • Roll out crust and fit into a 9-inch pie pan, nonstick cake pan or fluted tart pan.
    — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2017
  • Other columns at the kitchen are fluted mahogany with designs of grapes and Greek keys.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2020

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