How to Use Asian in a Sentence

Asian

1 of 2 adjective
  • Asian swamp eels have no pectoral fins.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Against all odds, the Asian squad pulled off the upset.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 17 June 2026
  • Asian gold investors are getting younger.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 17 June 2026
  • The Asian concept is moving across the street.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Asian stocks were mostly lower.
    — ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • In some Asian cultures, mung beans are cooked and mashed to form a sweet dessert paste.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
  • When do Asian lady beetles come out?
    — Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Sep. 2025
  • African and Asian players are the least tattooed.
    — Gustavo Morello, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
  • About 45% Asian and white moms worked full-time 25 years ago.
    — Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 17 June 2026
  • Asian markets logged bigger gains.
    — ABC News, 12 June 2026
  • Ties between the two major Asian economies have been strained for months.
    — ABC News, 24 June 2026
  • Now, 54% of Asian moms and 52% of white moms work full-time.
    — Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 17 June 2026
  • Asian sales are handled by Bitters End.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 May 2026
  • Asian women report the fewest hot flashes.
    — Lisa Vernon-Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
  • If these Asian dumplings rock, hungry Idahoans will pounce.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2026
  • Shares were mixed in Asian trading Friday.
    — CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the share of working Asian and white moms has increased over time.
    — Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 17 June 2026
  • Imagine nine adult Asian elephants standing on a scale.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
  • Meaningful historic items and Asian flair adorn each room.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
  • The event features a wide selection of Asian bites such as dumplings, sushi and desserts.
    — Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The Asian needle ant is native to East Asia.
    — Eva Flowe june 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026
  • In the late ’90s and early aughts, there were very few roles for Asian actors.
    — Jet Li, Vulture, 6 May 2026
  • At the end was another Asian woman, also in a red dress.
    — Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Bao Boi, an Asian concept, opened in fall 2024.
    — Michael Deeds january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
  • This is the area to visit in order to soak in the city's vibrant Asian culture.
    — Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2023
  • This is the first time in the zoo's history that two Asian elephants have been born in the same year.
    — Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Nearly 18% are Black and 10% are Asian.
    — Milla Surjadi, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • At the same time, Asian oil and gas reserves are only 4% of the world’s reserves.
    — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • The rhizomes, or roots, are perfect for teas and are often used in Asian cuisine.
    — Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
  • Yang is described as an Asian woman who stands 5 feet tall and weighs about 90 pounds.
    — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026

Asian

2 of 2 noun
  • There are many Asians living in South America.
  • Read the full report for Asian Cafe.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Dec. 2025
  • But then came the 2023 Asian Cup.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 9 June 2026
  • Read the full report for Boru Asian Eatery.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Dec. 2025
  • The space has since reopened as Zao Asian Grill.
    — Michael Deeds january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Asian Garden Mall is a feast for the belly and the eyes.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Qatar struggled to make an impact at the Asian Cup for a long time.
    — Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
  • And when Cho Chang was … hmm … was Cho Chang Asian?
    — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Four Season Sushi & Asian Bistro soon opened in the space.
    — Michael Deeds january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
  • What will the weather be like this weekend for Asian Food Fest?
    — The Enquirer, 26 Apr. 2024
  • Without that safety net, more players may move to the Asian Tour.
    — Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Electro-tech in Asian Countries.
    — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • The Asian forward said his full focus remains on this weekend’s match.
    — Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
  • The Asian Cup, with its squads drawn from distant and disparate leagues, has that in abundance.
    — Rory Smith, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2024
  • At a glance, Jia Tan certainly looks East Asian—or is meant to.
    — Andy Greenberg and Matt Burgess, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Fishburn’s ancestry is white, Black and Asian.
    — Paul Hodgins, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
  • The date for the 2026 Asian Film Awards has yet to be announced.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
  • The first South Asian Vice President.
    — Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Asian Paints is India’s leading paint and decor company.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Asian Food Fest kicked off in downtown Cincinnati on April 25.
    — Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Japan was coming off its victory in the Women’s Asian Cup.
    — ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • DNA tests revealed Shea is 100% South Asian.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 June 2026
  • With hundreds of stores and services, Asian Garden Mall is a bustling place for the famished.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Asian Americans also began to rise.
    — National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
  • The Asian Jumping Worm is twice as long as an earthworm, growing up to 6 inches long.
    — Maria Braganini, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Korean red sauce and chili-lime aioli can help take Zao’s Asian tacos to another flavor level.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The interest sparked by their success at the Asian Cup exploded three years later.
    — Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
  • Last year, Uzbekistan qualified for the Women's Asian Cup for the first time in over two decades.
    — Charles Maynes, NPR, 27 June 2026
  • The parlor, Asian Spa at 1233 Woodhaven Blvd.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2025
  • That has led to successes in recent years, like winning the 2019 Asian Cup.
    — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 24 June 2026

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