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Rich espresso brown, a nail shade that’s been consistently trending since fall, anchors blues in every hue, from misty cornflower to vibrant teal and turquoise.—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026 The bouquet includes daisies, cornflowers, eucalyptus, roses, orchids, a waterlily dahlia, and more — all in pretty pastel hues of pink, orange, green, and blue.—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025 Celebrity makeup artist James Molloy is also a fan of the formula, which is enriched with cornflower water to condition eyelashes and soothe irritated eyes.—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025 Botanical Heart-Shaped Sugar Cubes Add a bouquet of flavor to tea and cocktails with these colorful sugar cubes made with petals from roses, lavender, and blue cornflowers.—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cornflower