How to Use motif in a Sentence

motif

noun

• The wallpaper has a flower motif.
• The Gift logo motif at the hem of one sleeve–this is one standout in the range.
  — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 19 Oct. 2023
• Brides get to choose leathers, colors, motifs and more.
  — Ivy Manners, New York Times, 9 May 2024
• The gold and diamond bone motif embroidered on the dress brought out the warm tones of the necklace and the ring.
  — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2024
• The artist weaves this one together with motifs from sea, earth, and sky.
  — Cate McQuaid, BostonGlobe.com, 25 July 2023
• If florals are the must-have print of spring, then gingham is the go-to motif come summer.
  — Maria Ward, Vogue, 13 July 2017
• If that weren’t enough, the vehicle’s flanks are adorned with motifs that depict a bunch of grapes.
  — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2023
• This plate has a tree of life motif that symbolizes hope.
  — Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 21 Feb. 2023
• This move, of course, is soaked in the maddening motif of the current Dodger culture.
  — Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024
• The eponymous motif has been around since the ancient Greeks built their empire.
  — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2022
• Many of the looks were monotone, but floral motifs were a main driver.
  — Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2023
• The little red beetles appear as a motif on clothes and decor.
  — Kate Morgan, Washington Post, 21 Nov. 2023
• The final look featured gold crystals along the seam lines and pearls filling in the swoosh motif, toe caps and heel tabs.
  — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 10 May 2023
• So many of your garments feature New York foods and motifs.
  — Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2023
• There are nods to Abloh with the use of arrow motifs and a bright futuristic venue.
  — Essence, 29 Feb. 2024
• The body of the dress was form-fitting all the way down, with a beautiful lace motif printed around the waist of the dress like a belt, a Dior classic.
  — Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2024
• The ensemble detailing appeared to feature pearl and chain motifs along the sides of the jacket and around the frills and edges of the skirt.
  — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023
• The day subdial at 9 o’clock is shaped like the brand’s logo, while the moon phase at 6 o’clock features the brand’s smiley face motif.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2023
• Floral motifs Paint the floor in a green hue a shade lighter than the fireplace tile for a complete embrace of nature.
  — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
• What are their motives for going to Ambrosia and taking this risk?
  — Zach Schonfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2017
• It’s made from a stretchy navy blue velvet that’s overlaid with a sequined floral motif that gives the dress a glam vibe.
  — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
• As Cofalit looks like a mineral, it can be cut and polished like a stone into the faceted shape of the Jack motif.
  — Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2022
• Jolie continued the black monochrome motif down to her footwear, opting for a pair of square-toed, high-heeled boots.
  — Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
• The monolith is completely smooth and features a motif in the center.
  — David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
• This saturation in the motif prompted me to make my very own version of Jesus and the saints.
  — Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2022
• The tune then becomes a motif as it’s heard when Robot whistles it and then in a piano version.
  — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
• According to the label, each motif on the dress took 3.5 hours to embroider.
  — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 22 Jan. 2024
• The grille has been reworked slightly and the front air inlets on the bumper now carry a Maybach logo motif.
  — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 4 Apr. 2023
• The knit motif truly never goes out of style and complements any outfit on a chilly late autumn day.
  — Brendan Le, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
• One common motif in Victorian painting was a subject smelling flowers, Bradstreet adds.
  — Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024

Last Updated: 23 Dec 2024