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Doric is an English word with synonyms like order. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Doric in a sentence

Doric meaning

  1. Relating to one of the Greek orders of architecture, distinguished by its simplicity and solidity.
  2. Of or pertaining to the dialect of Scots spoken in the northeast of Scotland, predominantly Morayshire and Aberdeen areas.
  3. Of or pertaining to the Ancient Greek dialect group once spoken in the north-west of Greece.

Synonyms of Doric

order ancient greek

Related words

Other words often associated with Doric or its synonyms:

ordering state request dictation hellenic command arrangement magnitude disorder bidding greek status

Using Doric

  • The main meaning on this page is: Relating to one of the Greek orders of architecture, distinguished by its simplicity and solidity. | Of or pertaining to the dialect of Scots spoken in the northeast of Scotland, predominantly Morayshire and Aberdeen areas. | Of or pertaining to the Ancient Greek dialect group once spoken in the north-west of Greece.
  • Useful related words include: order, ancient greek.
  • In the example corpus, doric often appears in combinations such as: the doric, doric order, doric columns.

Context around Doric

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 28.7 words
  • Position in the sentence: 12 start, 4 middle, 4 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

greek 2× characters 1× horse 1× druid 1× named 1× forge 1× classical 1×

Often after:

order 2× ends 1× suggested 1× porch 1× column 1× entablature 1× house 1× writers 1× morphing 1× simon 1×

Sentence patterns with Doric

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

a greek doric porch promised 1× a horse doric is able 1× and the doric as strongest 1× dialect including doric there are 1× dimensional characters doric ends up 1× doric house on 1× doric is not 1× doric writers are 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

the doric order 2× another interest was 1× based on the 1× disguised as a 1× doric house on 1× doric is not 1×

Common sentence endings:

a vertical garden 1× and its people 1× and utility room 1× druid named doric 1× edgin as doric 1× language over time 1×

Words around Doric

Just before it in the word index:

doriath 4 dorians 17 dorianne 2 dorian 523 doria 47 dori 17

Just after it in the word index:

dorie 9 dorin 14 dorina 2 dorinda 19 dorine 2 doring 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

abdulaziz 79 abortive 79 acacia 79 adel 79 afdb 79 aggie 79

Corpus analysis for Doric

  • In this selection, "doric" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 28.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, greek, characters, horse, order, ends and suggested stand out and add context to how "doric" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a greek doric porch promised and a horse doric is able. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "doric" sits close to words such as abdulaziz, abortive and acacia, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with doric

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

The final member to join the main adventuring party is a tiefling Druid named Doric. (15 words)

The Secret Lair pack will include the six main characters: Edgin, Holga, Forge, Doric, Simon, and Xenk. (17 words)

Based on the commercially successful tabletop role-playing game "Dungeons & Dragons," the team consists of Pine as Edgin, as Doric. (20 words)

Longer example sentences

When the three orders are used one above the other, it is usual for the Doric to be at the bottom, with the Ionic and then the Corinthian above, and the Doric, as "strongest", is often used on the ground floor below another order in the storey above. (48 words)

We get enough about Doric’s backstory to make it clear why she doesn’t initially get along with human characters like Darvis, but viewers can also entertain themselves by filling in the gaps of what led to Doric being the way she is. (44 words)

Doric House on Moss Road has a 1/3 of an acre plot and comprises of a large entrance hallway, off which are three large reception rooms (with the two front rooms boasting feature fireplaces and bay windows), a kitchen diner and utility room. (44 words)

Example sentences (20)

Doric is not a real character, and despite the clear intentions to develop a strong mix between three-dimensional and two-dimensional characters, Doric ends up in the wrong category.

We get enough about Doric’s backstory to make it clear why she doesn’t initially get along with human characters like Darvis, but viewers can also entertain themselves by filling in the gaps of what led to Doric being the way she is.

In a customs house, Greek Doric suggested incorruptibility; in a Protestant church a Greek Doric porch promised a return to an untainted early church; it was equally appropriate for a library, a bank or a trustworthy public utility.

The Doric order of architecture in the tradition inherited by Vitruvius included the Doric column, noted for its simplicity and strength.

The Ionic Order is altogether lighter in appearance than the Doric, with the columns, including base and capital, having a 9:1 ratio with the diameter, while the whole entablature was also much narrower and less heavy than the Doric entablature.

When the three orders are used one above the other, it is usual for the Doric to be at the bottom, with the Ionic and then the Corinthian above, and the Doric, as "strongest", is often used on the ground floor below another order in the storey above.

Based on the commercially successful tabletop role-playing game "Dungeons & Dragons," the team consists of Pine as Edgin, as Doric.

Disguised as a horse, Doric is able to be among the soldiers who have tied up one of her friends, another member of the enclave.

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Doric House on Moss Road has a 1/3 of an acre plot and comprises of a large entrance hallway, off which are three large reception rooms (with the two front rooms boasting feature fireplaces and bay windows), a kitchen diner and utility room.

Doric writers are leading the call for people to share their real-life adventure tales in a national writing programme.

Honor Among Thieves took a serious liberty with this, depicting the druid Doric morphing into an owlbear a few times for combat.

The best of these is Doric’s infiltration into Forge’s castle and subsequent escape, where she shows off her ability to Wild Shape into a variety of different animals.

The Doric order proscaenium of the stage structure (approximately 12 meters, or 40 feet, wide) is well preserved and is important for the study of theater design.

The final member to join the main adventuring party is a tiefling Druid named Doric.

The Secret Lair pack will include the six main characters: Edgin, Holga, Forge, Doric, Simon, and Xenk.

Another interest was bothy ballads which he enjoyed composing and singing in various locations, sharing his enthusiasm for the use of Doric.

From the intricate patterns of the to the Doric peoples of classical Athens, each piece of clothing reveals a crucial piece of information about ancient Greece and its people.

In the Scots dialect – including Doric – there are literally hundreds of words of Scandinavian origin which we use on a daily basis without realising it.

The continuation of the study of Doric Greek is vitally important in understanding the linguistic diversity of the ancient Greek world and the development of the Greek language over time.

Four massive corrugated column in the classical Doric style punctuate the main-floor selling area, which also offers a prime view of a vertical garden.

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Common combinations with doric

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "doric" in a sentence?
An example: "Doric is not a real character, and despite the clear intentions to develop a strong mix between three-dimensional and two-dimensional characters, Doric ends up in the wrong category." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "doric" from authentic English texts.
What does "doric" mean?
Doric means: Relating to one of the Greek orders of architecture, distinguished by its simplicity and solidity.
What are synonyms of "doric"?
Common synonyms of "doric" include: order, ancient greek.
How many example sentences with "doric" are there?
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