butterfly

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

These structures reflect and manipulate light in much the same way that soap bubbles or butterfly wings create vibrant colors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

The butterfly effect of American ingenuity is given full flight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Lazare, a Papillon dwarf spaniel with stand-up "butterfly" ears, was born on December 4, 1995, according to animal charity worker Anne-Sophie Moyon.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Angolan actress Lesliana Pereira dorning a long black dress with half butterfly wing embelished in sparkling gold and silver stones and crystals.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Natalie sat on her bed and ran her hand across the blue construction-paper butterfly glued to one of the shoeboxes.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz