Example Sentences

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This year's exhibit juxtaposes elegant fashion looks with paintings and sculpture: think a Saint Laurent design next to Van Gogh's "Irises", or a John Galliano gown for Maison Margiela paired with an antique statue.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Her flowers of icing look like fresh bouquets of roses, peonies and tulips or mimic works of art like Vincent van Gogh's "Irises."

From Reuters • Mar. 11, 2022

Irises are among the easiest perennials to grow — drought resistant and not too picky when it comes to soil.

From Washington Times • Jul. 5, 2016

The Liz Taylors, the Irises, stuck watching as their lives pass them by, or Sally and March, stuck as the living pass them by.

From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2016

Irises and pupils were one, and very black, but the eyeballs were brown.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck