petal

Example Sentences

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Floating like a flower petal in the spring breeze.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026

"Each piece of fabric, each petal, is made from different material. It was top-stitched to give the impression of veining," she said.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Many bowls display floral patterns with petal numbers that follow clear numerical sequences, including 4, 8, 16, 32, and even groupings of 64 flowers.

From Science Daily • Dec. 16, 2025

A petal power jar, $280; blues egg drop fruit bowl, $230; and petal reflection vase, $260.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

Was that a bit of picture writing, etched into the golden curve of a petal?

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw