How to Use floral in a Sentence

floral

1 of 2 adjective
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  • The wine has a floral aroma.
  • For the girls' night out, the pair posed for selfies in front of a floral pink wall.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Tip: Use a piece of floral foam for a more arranged look.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Towards the late aughts, the Princess of Wales would opt for wedges with floral dresses in the summer months.
    — Alex Kessler, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Fill each teacup with soaked floral foam and add in small blooms, like grape hyacinth or lily of the valley.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Glue tiny bits of moss and lichen around the stems of mini white pumpkins, then secure to the wreath with floral pins and wire.
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The white flats have adorable floral details on the straps, which close easily.
    — Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 5 Mar. 2024
  • The vinaigrette is a bit floral and bright and all-around super yummy.
    — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 15 June 2023
  • Give your baby girl a bold floral name, or keep it sweet and subtle.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2024
  • The dress features a sleeveless purple top that hits right at the waist with a flowy, floral skirt that lands at the ankle.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2024
  • The basil might be Thai basil, purple basil and/or green Genovese, both floral and bright.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2023
  • Pi feed alongside shots of cozy sweaters and floral dresses.
    — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Aug. 2023
  • For dessert, a tiered white wedding cake with green floral details was served.
    — Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 29 May 2023
  • The floral headpiece was part of the Queen Mother's collection.
    — Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Lemon zest and juice bring the floral fragrance and tartness of citrus to the batter, which is creamy and light from yogurt.
    — Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024
  • The floral blend strays away from softness and leans all the dark and warm, courtesy of bergamot, incense, vanilla and more.
    — ELLE, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Lively, though, took it to the next level with her styling approach: The sweet floral print of her maxi dress matched the pastel hues of her Nike low-tops.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Rich floral and red fruit notes sweetened with honey and textured with hearty oak and brown spices.
    — The Courier-Journal, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The royal kids looked adorable in their Wimbledon-ready outfits: Charlotte in a floral dress, and George in a suit.
    — Town & Country, 16 July 2023
  • Peltz, 28, sported a floral lace miniskirt and ivory strapless top adorned with a flowing white scarf and a woven purse.
    — Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
  • At heart are rose and jasmine for a floral medley that's deepened by earthy myrrh and amber.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 19 July 2023
  • The sheer cover-ups for Santorini, her Ibiza one-pieces, and her floral bikinis for the Amalfi Coast?
    — Seventeen, 10 June 2023
  • The sepals of the deep pink flowers are steeped with soul-warming spices and sugar to make a heady, floral refresher.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Along with floral motifs, some playful prints are also fun to wear to such a setting.
    — Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Her brick ranch house was filled with plush chairs, floral throws and family photos.
    — Nicholas P. Brown, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Choose between six colors of the dainty floral print: blue, navy, green, red, black, or yellow.
    — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023
  • The floral salad plates belonged to Cain's great-grandmother, but the napkin rings and place mats are newer pieces she's picked up along the way.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024
  • For pocket-sized decadence, consider a floral scrunchie that might have been snipped from the wild to grace your low ponytail.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Dressed in a satiny floral suit, Grace joined hands with Campbell, who wore a gauzy black dress befitting a punk rocker’s bride.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2024
  • For their second outing of the day, the Rhode founder dressed up in a silky white minidress with a floral jacquard pattern and an asymmetric neckline with a cutout.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 July 2023
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floral

2 of 2 noun
  • Take notes from Bless'er House and go for bright florals.
    — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 24 Feb. 2023
  • One of the downsides of this pick is that the scent is a powdery floral, which could be off-putting to some.
    — Daley Quinn, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2023
  • On the skin, the florals take the spotlight as jasmine and ylang-ylang dance around awakening Neroli and lemon oil.
    — ELLE, 1 Aug. 2023
  • That bright turquoise with all those florals was giving Lacroix.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2023
  • The infant looks too cute in the photo, wearing a pink floral onesie and a pink bow in her hair.
    — Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Meghan Markle wouldn't be caught dead wearing florals for spring.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2023
  • This headpiece is adorned with gold leaves and florals and looks so charming.
    — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Don't forget to fill your home with the best-smelling fall candles, and maybe even some faux or dried florals for a bit of texture.
    — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 23 June 2023
  • Of course, florals were front and center of the inspiration, too.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2024
  • There are summery florals, brilliant pastels, and tons of fall-ready hues to choose from.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The suit, which took around three days to paint and one day to design, resembles the Kentucky florals as seen in nature across the state.
    — Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 Feb. 2024
  • All of the florals are arranged on the frame by hand, so a lot of care and attention to detail went into this lush fall wreath.
    — Jessica Cherner, housebeautiful.com, 6 June 2023
  • Some wore stripes, others were in florals and flamingos.
    — Elena Giardina, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2023
  • This set of four is inspired by teatime florals and hand embroidered in a pretty range of blue hues.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
  • The reception followed outside in the backyard with string lights and florals.
    — Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Keeping both pieces in the same color family is precisely why the florals worked so well with the stripes.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 July 2023
  • Sunshine time is here, which just so happens to be the perfect excuse to party in your finest florals!
    — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 19 Mar. 2023
  • With sweet floral and fruity scents of lavender blossom, pear, coconut, and vanilla, this is a bright, young fragrance, in the best way.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Blunt, like Cara Delevingne and Zendaya, opted to lean into spring florals ahead of the new season.
    — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 27 Feb. 2023
  • In place of his previous monotones are color blocking, bold stripes and a clash of florals and plaids.
    — Alexandra Marshall, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Or go romantic with florals and lace, or lean into dark academia with plenty of books and leather.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The top note of double lavender gives it a clean, fresh quality while other herbs and florals shine through the warm, woody base of patchouli and amber.
    — Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 28 June 2023
  • Indulgent notes of fig, musk, rose, and green leaves make for a complex blended fragrance that is at once fresh and fruity, and woodsy and floral.
    — Molly Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Anyone who opts for a burst of colorful florals from Miss Sohee’s spring 2024 couture show would surely be the belle of the ball.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Alaïa's sheer style with lacy florals brings a demure elegance to your look when worn with high-waisted, wide-leg jeans and black boots.
    — Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2023
  • At the end of the three-part ballet, guests made their way to the grand reception hall, decorated in warm summer florals.
    — Maia Torres, Vogue, 23 June 2023
  • Too many small prints can look busy, so mix scale, as here with a large floral on the sofa, a medium geometric in the rug, and a small check on throw pillows.
    — Stephen Treffinger, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Fans of florals and woods will be happy to spritz the Ralph Lauren Romance, which is a blend of rose, jasmine, and pink peppercorn.
    — Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The walls are upholstered in a Hazelton House floral, and the sofa is in a pale green fabric from Scalamandré.
    — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 16 June 2023
  • The Sisters First author showed off her love of florals in a white flowing dress that had an empire waistline and a hem that hit just above the ankles.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2023

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