poppy

Example Sentences

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Flowers played a prominent role, with a spray of daffodils bursting from one skirt or the red-orange petals of California's poppy, the state flower, cascading down a dress.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

PopUp bagels are not much bigger than a palm, and come in just five flavors: plain, poppy, salt, sesame and everything.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

After the Eaton fire, Altadena resident René Amy planted a quarter billion California poppy seeds across more than 750 properties in the area.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

He believes the UK suffers from "tall poppy syndrome" – where successful people are resented – and a negative culture.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

For an instant Matt was in the little house in the poppy fields.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer