How to Use tropical in a Sentence

tropical

adjective
  • There will be a tropical feel to the day.
    — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 16 June 2026
  • These tropical plants like moist air.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Nutmeg is a spice made from the seed of a tropical tree.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The surf that showed up is one of the biggest tropical swells of the year.
    — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Ice-cold drinks are no match for this set of four tropical coasters.
    — Bianca Rodriguez, Town & Country, 26 Dec. 2022
  • She is joined by her close friends and two kids on the tropical getaway.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 4 June 2026
  • In dry air, the leaves of tropical houseplants will get crispy brown edges.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Can be swapped with white rum if preferred, for a boozy, tropical note.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 May 2024
  • Tart pink grapefruit plays well with the tropical fruits; fresh and easy.
    — Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022
  • Look for citrus, tropical fruit or green-herb notes.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
  • Their large flower clusters give a tropical look to the back of a bed.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
  • What types of tropical systems are there?
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 May 2026
  • The key to this party is lots of bright flowers and a tasty spread of tropical fruit.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Rainbow of tropical stone fruit with pineapple and a hint of pine.
    — oregonlive, 10 Mar. 2022
  • The result is a sculptural chair that brings tropical warmth to any space.
    — Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Even a night of 32°F is enough to kill some tropical plants.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The scent reads as a tropical breeze thanks to a blend of dragon fruit and zesty orange oil.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
  • It was forecast to maintain tropical-storm strength for much of the day.
    — ABC News, 2 June 2026
  • Thalang bent-toed geckos live in the canopies of tropical forests, the study said.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
  • His drinks echo the tropical feel seen throughout the restaurant’s space and menu.
    — Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2025
  • This recipe gives a tropical punch to the buttery classic.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
  • For a tropical, frothy twist, swap half the grenadine for pineapple juice.
    — Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Try out this tropical take on a chocolate delight.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
  • Soil This tropical plant thrives in a chunky, airy, well-draining aroid soil mix.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
  • This time, there were no tropical drinks adorned with umbrellas.
    — Christian Clark, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Hallways are filled with tropical prints.
    — Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Your tropical plants and your sinuses will thank you.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Guava Guava is a tropical fruit that has a sweet and tangy taste.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2024
  • Its bananas are small and not as sweet as those of the tropical varieties.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 June 2025
  • All are tucked away in the tropical forest with private views of the ocean below.
    — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022

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