How to Use sunflower in a Sentence

sunflower

noun
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  • Hunt rocks a pair of sunflower glasses, which frame his eyes with the petals of the flower.
    — Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 4 July 2023
  • Add the sunflower oil and pulse again until a rough dough forms.
    — Lois Ellen Frank and Walter Whitewater, Saveur, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Add sunflower seeds and granola to the cream cheese mixture for a sweet treat that packs a crunch.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Video shows the moment the bear went up to a bird feeder at a home in New Gloucester and tried to take sunflower seeds.
    — Li Cohen, CBS News, 25 July 2024
  • Artist Portis shows the life cycle of a sunflower, from seed to sprout to plant to seed, in this picture book.
    — Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2022
  • To the side, a single golden ball of fur sat up and looked at us, quiet and alone, bright and sweet as a sunflower.
    — Keshia Naurana Badalge, Longreads, 19 July 2022
  • Liven up your front door with this sunflower and daisy wreath.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 24 June 2023
  • Foods to eat for a sense of calm Ones that are rich in vitamin B1, such as legumes, whole grains, sunflower seeds, and nuts.
    — Ana Morales, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Everything from a sunflower and a tomato to a lemon wedge and pepper adorn the plant.
    — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Swap in pumpkin or sunflower seeds, or just leave them out.
    — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Ukraine is one of the world’s major exporters of wheat, corn, sunflower seeds and vegetable oil.
    — Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 17 July 2023
  • And unblock all Ukraine in order not only to ship the grain, but the sunflower and everything else that has been stuck in Ukraine.
    — CBS News, 24 July 2022
  • Ukraine is the world’s biggest exporter of sunflower oil, according to the UN.
    — Anna Cooban, CNN, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Alpino’s breads — sunflower and sourdough — are house-baked.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 1 May 2023
  • These could include any long-stemmed blooms such as sunflowers, lilies, calla lilies and some roses.
    — Michelle Brunner, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Ukraine supplies over half of the world’s crude sunflower and safflower oils.
    — Clarisa Diaz, Quartz, 3 Mar. 2022
  • The picture showed a woman at a table with a face jug, the kind made by potters in the region, with a sunflower rising from it.
    — New York Times, 14 Apr. 2022
  • Naturally, folate can be found in the likes of leafy greens, peanuts, sunflower seeds, eggs, beans, and more.
    — Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Ukraine ranked third in corn exports and first in sunflower oil, accounting for half the world’s shipments.
    — James K. Glassman, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Choose from colors like sage green, sunflower yellow, black onyx, and more.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Bamba snacks are non-GMO and made with only peanut butter, corn grits, sunflower oil, and salt.
    — Lauren Capacete, Ms, Rd, Parents, 20 May 2024
  • In the 1990s, the brand's namesake stores were the place to go to get ear piercings or colorful jewelry — think mood rings, sunflower charms and slap bracelets.
    — Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
  • Enjoy eleven grams of protein from almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds flaxseed, and chia - plus heart-healthy fats!
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2023
  • Roberts sensed a mentality change in Ohtani, as well, from the moment he was greeted in the dugout that night with a shower of sunflower seeds.
    — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Odesa farm owner Petrovskaya is in the process of building one for the huge mounds of sunflower and grain now gathering dust in her barn.
    — Time, 27 Sep. 2022
  • The heavy hand of sesame and sunflower seeds brings a savory balance, while cashews, pumpkin seeds, and pecans add fatty richness.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 12 Mar. 2023
  • The sky is a mix of blush and periwinkle, the creatures an array of flamingo pinks, cobalt blues, lavenders and hints of sunflower-yellow.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2022
  • The main ingredients to look out for are plant oils such as grapeseed, sunflower, and argan oils.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Hyaluronic acid, sunflower seed oil, and vitamins E and B5 feel like a cool drink of water after a long run.
    — Anneke Knot, wsj.com, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Instead of bacon, rice paper and tofu are soaked in a smoky marinade and baked until crispy, while a white bean and sunflower seed spreads stands in for mayonnaise.
    — Anna Rodriguez, Washington Post, 17 July 2024

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