How to Use floral in a Sentence

floral

1 of 2 adjective
  • The wine has a floral aroma.
  • Green floral wire is your friend here.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Opt for this floral maxi dress with a slinky skirt.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
  • There’s that floral theme again!
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Few floral scents take my breath away, but this one did.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The look was paired with large floral angel wings.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The key notes are iris butter, floral oud and creamy musk.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
  • And would spring be spring without a floral-print look?
    — Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Buckley wore a wide-sleeve floral dress and chunky bow belt.
    — Isobel Lewis, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
  • These feel ornate but not stuffy, floral but not chintzy.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
  • But what about floral shoes for summer?
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
  • The dress was adorned with gold floral appliqués that trailed down the length of the gown.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
  • For the girls' night out, the pair posed for selfies in front of a floral pink wall.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2024
  • This floral maxi dress can get you from winter to summer and back.
    — Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Navy is the base for this white and orange floral design.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 May 2026
  • The dress featured a soft floral print and a full pleated skirt.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 30 May 2026
  • The dress has a floral pattern that gives its fabric a stylish edge.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
  • Give your baby girl a bold floral name, or keep it sweet and subtle.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Give your knees a break, and choose from pink floral or green lemon print, both with a handle.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Add a pop of color to your wardrobe with this vibrant red floral maxi skirt.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • This floral maxi dress is an easy option for warm-weather events.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
  • Traps use some sort of attractant, like a pheromone or floral scent.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Marrakesh was in a base shade of coral with green and bright pink floral piping.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Long brown hair and a penchant for floral dresses.
    — Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
  • These dark brown linen-blend pants with floral detailing around the hem.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In the workshop, even the cannabis gets the floral treatment.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Their pretty floral pattern is just a bonus.
    — Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The flowers are showy, fuzzy red clusters with a mild, non-floral, grassy scent.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, check out more citrus-floral blends below.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Plus, check out more citrus-floral blends below.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026

floral

2 of 2 noun
  • And the florals didn’t stop there.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
  • These are your herbaceous notes, as well as some florals.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
  • Scheck would add gingham, block prints, and florals to the mix too.
    — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
  • O’Keeffe’s florals, these are not.
    — Grace Edquist, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Scheck would add gingham, block prints, and florals to the mix, too.
    — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Punchy florals made a statement.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
  • That bright turquoise with all those florals was giving Lacroix.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Spring brings bouquets of florals.
    — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Or, use faux florals to create a bouquet that won't wilt.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • 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
  • What’s spring without frilly florals?
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Now this might be more groundbreaking than florals for spring.
    — Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Imagine notes of juicy guava and pear toned down with musk and creamy white florals.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 17 June 2026
  • These might just be the first groundbreaking florals of spring.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Bring in colors like red, burgundy and black, with florals of your choice.
    — Claire Peltier, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The contrast also makes the florals pop even more.
    — Vanessa Powell, InStyle, 24 May 2026
  • This design features groovy blue tips and sweet florals.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 May 2026
  • Check out thrift stores for bright tablecloths, with or without florals.
    — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
  • The opening spritz bursts with white florals and cashmere.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Between the moody, sculpted florals and the tiger print, this one packs a punch.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • Far from your usual prim and proper floral, this scent isn't afraid to get its hands dirty.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Valaya features notes of bergamot, white florals, musk, and peach.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 19 June 2026
  • Skip fake florals, door bows, and chimes, which can look cheap or annoy neighbors.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 23 June 2026
  • The beloved arts and crafts store Michaels has long been known for its gorgeous faux florals.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Choose from vivid florals, ikat gingham, cherries, and bows.
    — Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Stick with green and white florals that read as neutrals and don't disrupt the blue and white theme.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
  • For those that want florals but are more into dance clubs then scrapbook clubs, these neons are for you.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • Out with the simple suits and in with the statement-making florals.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • Nothing says romance quite like lace and florals, and this maxi offers both.
    — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026

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