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In winter, the leathery leaves are adorned with cone-like seed pods that are popular in flower arrangements.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026 These particular vehicles also sported cone-like roof structures likely housing antennae, sensors, RF emitters, or cameras.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026 In spring, small flowers appear, followed by cone-like fruits in late summer.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026 The new look includes ice cream wallpaper, a waffle cone-like ceiling, a red brick dairy case and black-and-gold touches throughout the store evoking the Oberweis super premium ice cream containers.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025 Female hop plants produce a green, leafy, cone-like flower that is harvested.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
2 Aug. 2025 Brass pulls and turned, ice cream cone-like legs lend a vintage feel, while the overall silhouette is clean and modern.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2025 The brush is tapered and cone-like to coat every hair without too much effort on your part—delivering a more natural look for the brow minimalists out there.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
5 Sep. 2024 Keratoconus: This progressive eye disease causes the cornea to thin and bulge into a cone-like shape, causing blurry vision and sensitivity to light.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 Sep. 2024