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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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
Commenters to Dewan’s post shared their own remedies, including taking sunflower lecithin, as well as ultrasound therapy—and even using an electric toothbrush to massage the area.
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Carriers like Turkish Airlines, Air New Zealand, and British Airways, in addition to more than 240 airports worldwide, have partnered with an organization called Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to provide travelers with an unseen disability, like autism, a lanyard decorated with sunflowers.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 28 Jan. 2025
In the world of sport, tennis star Naomi Osaka exuded power and positivity with sunflowers pinned through her braids, and Vogue cover star Angel Reese posed for her Rose Basketball Club looking sweet as anything with a half-up half-down hairdo.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
Commenters to Dewan’s post shared their own remedies, including taking sunflower lecithin, as well as ultrasound therapy—and even using an electric toothbrush to massage the area.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Jan. 2025
Carriers like Turkish Airlines, Air New Zealand, and British Airways, in addition to more than 240 airports worldwide, have partnered with an organization called Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to provide travelers with an unseen disability, like autism, a lanyard decorated with sunflowers.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 28 Jan. 2025
In the world of sport, tennis star Naomi Osaka exuded power and positivity with sunflowers pinned through her braids, and Vogue cover star Angel Reese posed for her Rose Basketball Club looking sweet as anything with a half-up half-down hairdo.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Sunflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunflower. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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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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