How to Use lily of the valley in a Sentence

lily of the valley

noun phrase
  • 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
  • The lily of the valley and hawthorn also represent those born in May.
    — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2023
  • This candle combines incense softened by the lily of the valley, resting on a base of labdanum.
    — Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Delicate lily of the valley embroidery added a romantic touch to the gown.
    — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Verbena, bergamot, and oak moss come together to make up the middle notes, while the base is the sweet-smelling lily of the valley.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Sago palm, oleander, foxglove, azaleas and lily of the valley are all common and all poisonous.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Featuring notes of bergamot, lily of the valley, and musk, this perfume has a light scent that applies nicely to the hair, skin, and fabric.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
  • There are a few reasons not to grow lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) in your garden.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
  • In the photos, fans quickly spotted that Gomez’s wedding bouquet consisted of lily of the valley.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Layering the shower gel with the body lotion and lighting the candle will fill the air with fresh and floral notes of pear, lily of the valley, iris, and white musk.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Bouquets of lilac, butterfly ranunculus, phlox and lily of the valley filled the center of the table like a garden.
    — Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Fresh jasmine is layered with lily of the valley and magnolia to create a full-body base and rounded out with romantic top notes of pink freesia and rose petals.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2024
  • The Princess paired it with an evening clutch embroidered with a lily of the valley motif as well as the Lover’s Knot Tiara.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 July 2025
  • Certain types offer more heady scents; for a romantic effect, look to roses, jasmine, gardenia, freesia, or lily of the valley.
    — Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Pricey This floral-woody fragrance combines matcha with lily of the valley, floral buddleia, guaiac wood (a warm, smoky wood), and jasmine.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The sweetness feels deliberate rather than overly heavy, folding into a floral heart of lily of the valley, coral rose, and orange blossom.
    — Pia Velasco, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
  • This refreshing perfume has fragrant notes of raspberry, red currant, violet, lily of the valley, and red apple.
    — Robin Raven, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The Spanish couturier praised one of the dresses in the collection, embroidered with lily of the valley patterns.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Made with just three simple notes, fresh lily of the valley balances with a powdery musk and linen, which reads more like subtle incense than anything floral or too animalic.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Also included is a lily of the valley, which was a favorite of the late Queen Elizabeth as well as Camilla.
    — Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023
  • Lilial is the common name for butylphenyl methylpropional, a synthetic fragrance component that gives off the scent of lily of the valley flowers.
    — Keyaira Boone, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Each bottle comes matched with a wooden sculpture crafted from an elm tree from the distillery’s gardens with an engraving of the queen’s favorite flower, the lily of the valley.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The bride held her bouquet by Millie Richardson in both images, and the arrangement featured sweet peas, myrtle and lily of the valley.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
  • Distinctly bright, the fragrance features top notes of ruby-red grapefruit and mandarin and base notes of honeysuckle and lily of the valley; you'll be obsessed.
    — Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
  • All the pointedness has been pruned, and a glorious bouquet of jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley, and violet shines out in one rich, smooth concentration.
    — Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Featuring energizing, fruit-forward notes of pink grapefruit and apricot, the heart reveals a floral bouquet of lily of the valley for lightness.
    — Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 22 Aug. 2025
  • But that quality dances surprisingly well with an array of other notes, including sandalwood, cedar, lily of the valley, and tonka bean.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
  • The floral fragrance blends citrusy bergamot, lily of the valley, and Philosophy's signature musk (which is at the base of most of the brand's perfumes).
    — Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 14 June 2024
  • Besides lily of the valley, Sperling’s bouquet also had the traditional myrtle, alongside white and cream sweet peas, astilbe, and jasmine.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 June 2026
  • When Dior died in 1957, his coffin was covered in lily of the valley, and all of the mourners sported a sprig of the delicate spring floral.
    — Kristin Limoges, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Aug. 2023

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