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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Marantos described her first attempt in her 20s as disastrous; her tomato plants grew more leaves than fruit, her sunflowers were sad, not hearty.
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Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The ultra-luscious lotion employs a shea butter, olive oil and sunflower oil base that keeps skin supple.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Noyz Mylk de Parfum contains hyaluronic acid, witch hazel, sunflower seed oil, and glycerin derivatives—common hydrating and soothing agents found in skin care.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2026
Sézane’s is made from sage green corduroy velvet, while Toast’s version is hand-stitched by artisans in West Bengal with a pretty sunflower print.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
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Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The ultra-luscious lotion employs a shea butter, olive oil and sunflower oil base that keeps skin supple.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Noyz Mylk de Parfum contains hyaluronic acid, witch hazel, sunflower seed oil, and glycerin derivatives—common hydrating and soothing agents found in skin care.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2026
Sézane’s is made from sage green corduroy velvet, while Toast’s version is hand-stitched by artisans in West Bengal with a pretty sunflower print.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
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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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