How to Use marigold in a Sentence

marigold

noun
  • There’s comfrey and marigold oil to make the skin heal faster.
    Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Sep. 2022
  • At Y/Project, there was even a ruffed cuff on some marigold slacks.
    Kirby Marzec, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2017
  • Give them a kid-sized shovel, some dirt and a marigold.
    Nan Sterman, latimes.com, 31 May 2018
  • On top of the doll's head rests a crown with monarch butterflies and marigolds.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Style, 10 Sep. 2019
  • On top of the doll’s head rests a crown with monarch butterflies and marigolds.
    Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2019
  • Some of the boulders were dotted with lichen the color of marigold.
    New York Times, 27 July 2022
  • The marigold's scent helps guide the spirits home and represents the fragility of life.
    Judy Walker, NOLA.com, 31 Oct. 2017
  • In the heart of this fragrance are white lily, marigold and narcissus.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Women in bright saris perched atop the gates throw handfuls of marigolds onto the heads of guests.
    Chloe Malle, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2019
  • The fragrance of fresh marigolds and tuberoses mingled with the smell of incense.
    Suhasini Raj Atul Loke, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2023
  • From maíz to marigolds, plants shape our cultura and planet.
    San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Browse stalls full of marigolds, orchids, roses, and more.
    Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2023
  • In the fall, this hike bursts into flame with marigold and amber aspen leaves.
    Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 23 June 2022
  • The same is true for some flowers, such as marigolds and geraniums.
    Kate Morgan, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Or consider Chloé’s low-key knit skirt and tank paired with a same-hued marigold coat.
    Rachel Besser, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2021
  • The David Ferreira dress above is vibrant yellow, like a marigold in full bloom.
    Juco, The Cut, 28 Mar. 2018
  • The doll's hair is also adorned with marigolds and monarch butterflies.
    Sarah Min, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2019
  • The marigold, or flower of the dead, is used as offering on the holiday.
    National Geographic, 6 Nov. 2020
  • And marigold is a really happy color and great for the kitchen.
    Arielle Paul, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2019
  • In mid-August plant transplants of zinnias, marigolds and celosias that are in bud but not yet in bloom.
    Neil Sperry, star-telegram, 11 July 2018
  • Chive blossoms and marigolds are two of his favorite fresh flowers to use.
    Jenna Kashou, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2023
  • Or, there are the ’90s-esque yellow shades from Marques’Almeida and Tory Burch’s flared marigold trousers.
    Alice Bell, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2018
  • Our Top Picks Bring sunshine right to your front door with this bright marigold-yellow wreath.
    Sanah Faroke, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2022
  • The planter is large enough to stand its own, and the gorgeous marigold centerpiece speaks to the color scheme throughout.
    Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Expect marigolds, lanterns and a new Bollywood show in that area.
    Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com, 18 Oct. 2019
  • The good news is marigold looks amazing on pretty much anyone.
    Indya Brown, The Cut, 21 Sep. 2017
  • In the dining room, a set of her Serpi plates on a deep-red background are mounted on marigold walls.
    Nancy Hass, ELLE Decor, 4 Oct. 2018
  • Why are the leaves of my morning glories, marigolds and other plants turning tan, then dried and crisp?
    Neil Sperry, star-telegram, 5 Sep. 2017
  • Orange marigolds adorn the platter as the employee applies a red powder (known as kumkum) to both of their foreheads.
    Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
  • Pick-up trucks bursting with bright orange marigolds rattle down cobblestone streets as altars spring up all over the city.
    Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024

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