How to Use rustic in a Sentence

rustic

1 of 2 adjective
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  • The inn has a rustic atmosphere.
  • The easy-to-install planters give a rustic edge to the room.
    — Micaela Arnett, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2024
  • The foam base is wrapped in a rustic, burlap-type fabric and tied with a straw bow.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
  • And rustic little Guerneville is a great town to stroll around.
    — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Over the past few years, New Yorkers have fueled a boom in rustic hotels out of the city.
    — Jeffries Blackerby, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2023
  • At the base of the dock, a rustic patio restaurant called the Sailing Goat was serving lunch.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The birdhouse theme gives the home a rustic charm despite the modern amenities.
    — Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Mar. 2024
  • While many leather watch straps can come across as rustic and chunky or padded and plush, the Quince is neither.
    — Tim Barribeau, wsj.com, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The atmosphere is vintage, with the rustic feel of a farmhouse.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2023
  • These pizzas are the bomb, with a rustic crust that’s flavorful and crispy.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2023
  • And don’t discard the bones once the soup is cooked; this is a rustic soup and one of the pleasures of it is pulling a bone out of the bowl and eating the meat from it.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
  • For a rustic look, use the tip of your thumb to create a small divot in the center of each cookie, and then fill the hole with a spoon.
    — Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 9 May 2023
  • The event, billed as rustic, now struggles to pretend that its backdrop isn’t posh.
    — Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The Hart Jute Rug is perfect for those who tend to favor simple, rustic decor.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024
  • Most of the standouts, though, are rustic scenes that freeze the fluid interplay of light and water.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Include a glass cloche or vase to add elegance to the rustic tablescape.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2023
  • This rustic savory pie has a light, flaky crust filled with sweet summer squash and a rich melange of salty olives, Gruyère cheese, and sautéed onions.
    — Lyda Jones Burnette, Country Living, 14 July 2023
  • Wood stands as one of the most popular choices due to the natural feel and rustic style.
    — Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Frank Zappa lived nearby, and the Canyon was still fairly rustic.
    — Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2023
  • The result is a rustic cottage kitchen filled with warmth and character.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2023
  • Campsites range from rustic to modern full-hookup and even lodges and cabins.
    — Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Meanwhile, her best friend, Leo, lives in the rustic outskirts of British Columbia.
    — Josie Howell | [email protected], al, 16 Sep. 2023
  • This rustic version is paired with a butterscotch sauce spiked with Grand Marnier.
    — Beth Branch, Country Living, 8 Aug. 2023
  • The set is made in Portugal from European flax linen; it’s stonewashed and has a rustic handmade look.
    — Lisa Lombardi, wsj.com, 25 Sep. 2023
  • The cups are glazed on the inside and partially glazed on the outside, leaving some of the rustic clay on the bottom as is for a gorgeous contrast.
    — Bellamy Richardson, wsj.com, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The main digs are designed to perfection and have a distinctly rustic feel.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 July 2023
  • Incorporate other wood accents to finish the rustic space, but make sure to let the light in.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024
  • From the bars of Toledo to the rustic charm of Hacienda del Sol, her childhood was imbued with the spirit of the restaurant business.
    — Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
  • But my boyfriend’s family has been whipping up this rustic recipe for decades.
    — Megan Litt, Bon Appétit, 5 Sep. 2023
  • The idea may sound like a rustic camping experience, but this is glamping at its best.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
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rustic

2 of 2 noun
  • Think of it as modern farmhouse style’s rustic, but more refined, cousin.
    — Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2023
  • The hotel's decor is modern rustic, and pays homage to the railroad and the history of the area, which became a central railroad hub at the turn of the 20th century.
    — Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Desserts would tend toward the rustic, something like slices of cardamom-spiced crumb cake that are brûléed and served with compote or seasonal fruit, the chef said.
    — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 June 2020
  • Traditional rustic is often thought of as being rife with earth tones, so change up the formula a bit by adding a bright red, green, or yellow, like in this space by Hattie Sparks.
    — Helena Madden, ELLE Decor, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Hudson, an English naturalist at the turn of the last century, interviewed elderly rustics who still belonged as entirely to their landscape as the wildlife.
    — Kieran Dodds, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2018
  • Financial issues and Brando’s concerns about damaging the fragile atoll ecosystems kept the project limited in scope: only the airstrip and a dozen rustic bungalows were ultimately built.
    — Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2021
  • Think of it as modern farmhouse style’s rustic, but more refined, cousin.
    — Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2023
  • The hotel's decor is modern rustic, and pays homage to the railroad and the history of the area, which became a central railroad hub at the turn of the 20th century.
    — Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Desserts would tend toward the rustic, something like slices of cardamom-spiced crumb cake that are brûléed and served with compote or seasonal fruit, the chef said.
    — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 June 2020
  • Traditional rustic is often thought of as being rife with earth tones, so change up the formula a bit by adding a bright red, green, or yellow, like in this space by Hattie Sparks.
    — Helena Madden, ELLE Decor, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Hudson, an English naturalist at the turn of the last century, interviewed elderly rustics who still belonged as entirely to their landscape as the wildlife.
    — Kieran Dodds, Smithsonian, 20 Apr. 2018
  • Financial issues and Brando’s concerns about damaging the fragile atoll ecosystems kept the project limited in scope: only the airstrip and a dozen rustic bungalows were ultimately built.
    — Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2021

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