Example Sentences

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Central Madrid was decked out with banners bearing the pope's face and thousands of white and yellow carnations, matching the Vatican flag's colours.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The comedian sent a bouquet of roses and carnations to Wood, which she shared to Instagram.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2025

As the church bell tolled and Navalny's coffin was brought outside, people tossed roses and carnations onto the hearse and cried: "We won't forget you!"

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2024

White carnations dotted every room and were stenciled on some walls, signifying a tradition after Sounders matches where players handed the flower out to fans.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

When the top was finished it looked like a bed of closely packed white carnations with a heart of red ones.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith