How to Use wabi-sabi in a Sentence

wabi-sabi

noun

• You’re guided through the process, but the end result still feels personal and slightly imperfect—which is exactly what wabi-sabi is all about.
  — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
• Instead of a full redesign, wabi-sabi encourages layering meaningful, imperfect pieces over time for a personal touch.
  — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
• With its streamlined silhouette and bold finish, this entry table feels especially at home in Japandi and wabi-sabi interiors.
  — Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026
• Guided by the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, Yoshoku celebrates natural textures, subtle imperfections and quiet elegance to create a contemplative and artful dining experience.
  — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
• After reading a Times story about Georg Kochi, a retiree who swapped his Koreatown lawn with plants suited for California, Lee was inspired by Kochi’s wild, wabi-sabi-style garden, which embraces the art of imperfect beauty.
  — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
• The result is an aesthetic that skillfully balances a variety of textures, including injecting Shou Sugi Ban custom treatments inspired by Japanese principles of wabi-sabi that typically employ elements of asymmetry, roughness, and simplicity.
  — Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
• The Current Popularity of Wabi-Sabi, Explained Originating from 16th-century Zen Buddhist Japanese monks, wabi-sabi philosophy embraces fluidity, imperfection, and simplicity.
  — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026