sunflower
noun
sun·flow·er
ˈsən-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
: any of a genus (Helianthus, especially H. annuus) of New World composite plants with large yellow-rayed flower heads bearing edible seeds that yield an edible oil
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Chastain also recommends letting sunflowers and coneflowers go to seed to provide snacks for seed-eaters like finches, juncoes, cardinals, and chickadees.
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The Spruce,
5 July 2026
Its weightless-yet-revitalizing feel is thanks to moisturizing squalane, Japanese lemon balm and sunflower seed wax, which calm inflammation, improve the skin barrier, and lock in hydration.
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Grace Scollo,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
However, in a few months, thousands of people will visit the farm to see its sunflower field — one of the largest in northeast Kansas.
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Alexa Newsom,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Incorporating sunflower seeds into your diet—as a topping for salads or as a snack—can help boost your intake of these vital B vitamins and support overall health.
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Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2026
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The Spruce,
5 July 2026
Its weightless-yet-revitalizing feel is thanks to moisturizing squalane, Japanese lemon balm and sunflower seed wax, which calm inflammation, improve the skin barrier, and lock in hydration.
—
Grace Scollo,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
However, in a few months, thousands of people will visit the farm to see its sunflower field — one of the largest in northeast Kansas.
—
Alexa Newsom,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Incorporating sunflower seeds into your diet—as a topping for salads or as a snack—can help boost your intake of these vital B vitamins and support overall health.
—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sunflower
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sunflower
noun
sun·flow·er
-ˌflau̇(-ə)r
: any of a genus of tall herbs that are often grown for their large showy flower heads with yellow ray flowers and for their oil-rich seeds
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