How to Use chrysanthemum in a Sentence

chrysanthemum

noun
  • Each wreath is rounded out by green leaves, berries, and chrysanthemums.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
  • And the cilantro, the scallions, and the fresh chrysanthemum greens.
    — Rachel Karten, Bon Appétit, 6 Jan. 2020
  • On the windy deck of the boat, a girl’s long blond hair is tossed into the shape of a wild chrysanthemum.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
  • Chinese lore holds that chrysanthemums can promote a longer life and ward off gray hair.
    — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 12 June 2022
  • Bottles with what looked like yellow chrysanthemums were laid out on two- and four-tops.
    — Lucas Kwan Peterson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2023
  • Give poinsettias and chrysanthemums their last pruning by the end of the month.
    — Tom MacCubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 29 July 2017
  • Add a layer of mulch around chrysanthemums to help the soil retain moisture.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Marigolds, daffodils, and chrysanthemums are a few of the most popular.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Most of us buy chrysanthemums to enjoy for one colorful season in the fall.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Pad them out with ranunculus, chrysanthemum, and tulips from the florist.
    — Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 12 Feb. 2020
  • There, milk punch is garnished with boba, and smoky mezcal is mixed with spicy chile crisp oil, chrysanthemum and cashew.
    — Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 May 2021
  • These plants include ragweed, daisies, marigolds and chrysanthemums.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
  • War, walking, chrysanthemum, sandal, wheat field, bee smoke of camera lens, war.
    — Georg Baselitz and Jane Hirshfield, New York Times, 24 May 2016
  • Mochi and white bean paste are painstakingly flared into the hundred petals of a chrysanthemum.
    — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2017
  • Along one of its walls were boxes of plants — geraniums and chrysanthemums, basil and hot peppers.
    — David Brown, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2019
  • There are dozens of gorgeous varieties of chrysanthemums, each with its unique beauty.
    — Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Pair the white and natural finish of the pitcher with white chrysanthemums and lush greenery for a serene look.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Marigolds, daffodils, and chrysanthemums are among the most effective.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Yi-hyeok’s smiling portrait rested on a table cradled by a sea of white chrysanthemums.
    — Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Adding chamomile or chrysanthemum with licorice root can clear your internal heat and balance your energy.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The fresh bitterness of the shungiku, a variety of chrysanthemum, mellows as the leaves wilt.
    — Eleanore Park, WSJ, 9 May 2018
  • Many of you are also enjoying potted chrysanthemums, purchased in full bloom this month.
    — Nancy Brachey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The chrysanthemum has gotten a bad rap in this country, or at least in the gardening sector of this country.
    — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • At Benu, a soup made from winter melon envelops fresh silken tofu cut to look like a chrysanthemum.
    — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 2 Sep. 2019
  • Artist Yoko Ono can be seen in the film placing chrysanthemums on the ground, one by one, for passersby to notice.
    — Armani Syed, TIME, 31 July 2024
  • Rarely is it mentioned that the chrysanthemum is also a symbol of long life and the signature of the emperor.
    — New York Times, 4 Dec. 2020
  • Brummett paused near a large statue of Carter, where someone had placed a potted plant of purple chrysanthemums at the base.
    — Jeff Martin, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Lilies, roses, and chrysanthemums lay in stacks weighing down posters with messages to the deceased that were strewn throughout the parking lot.
    — Edgar Gomez, Longreads, 13 June 2017
  • Jacobson used the sauce, together with lime juice and olive oil, to dress a simple salad of celery and chrysanthemum.
    — Julia Thiel, Chicago Reader, 16 Apr. 2018
  • Along with the over-the-top figures, the family had an array of pumpkins and chrysanthemums arranged in their backyard as well.
    — Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 16 Oct. 2023

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