How to Use amber in a Sentence

amber

1 of 2 noun
Definition of ambernext
  • This crisp, cognac- and amber-tinged foaming body wash is the most savory of the lot.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 22 May 2022
  • Fall has a Czech dark lager too, that’s more of an amber, and Seek has one as well.
    — Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The deep amber tequila is smooth and fragrant with notes of caramel and wood.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 26 Apr. 2023
  • Our pick: a dusty rose candle with a musky amber scent.
    — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 28 July 2022
  • Hard to beat a classic amber ale during the crisp, fall months.
    — Hartford Courant, 19 Oct. 2022
  • Try Lake and Sky 11 11, a salty amber reminiscent of a day at the beach.
    — Margaux Anbouba, ELLE, 25 May 2023
  • In the winter, she's drawn to rich gourmands sweet with notes of vanilla and amber.
    — Jihan Forbes, Allure, 16 June 2022
  • These are grounded in warm amber to bring a richness to the citrus.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2022
  • This sparkling scent is balanced by notes of pepper and amber wood at the middle and base.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022
  • The scent features top notes of hay, amber, and clove, as well as mid notes of birch wood, nutmeg, and maple bark.
    — Jenna Clark, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The warm amber glow makes for a great accent piece, although the LED’s brightness isn’t quite bright enough to read by.
    — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Some may want to purge the dead from the web, and some may want to preserve it in pixelated amber.
    — Scott Nover, Quartz, 8 May 2023
  • Open the lid, press and hold down the setup button for about 15 or so seconds, the light should flash amber, then turn white.
    — Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022
  • The color is a rich dark amber, with a slightly orange cast.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 June 2022
  • While the amber shades of fall can be found throughout Canada, there are some top places to enjoy it.
    — Jonny Bierman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Think of the following colors: browns, mossy greens, raisins, and ambers.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Part of the interest in this work is the tension between those shingles and the amber-glass orb on the lightning rod.
    — Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Very bold and unisex, the lavender is strong and biting, the amber warm and comforting.
    — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Plus, there are four color options: rust, ivory, gold and amber-bronze.
    — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022
  • For more of an amber-waves-of-grain look, here's a magnetic flag that appears to be in motion.
    — Drew Dorian and Laura Sky Brown, Car and Driver, 25 May 2022
  • Still, don’t expect to smell like a jar of Bonne Maman; the dry down’s sandalwood and amber keep things chic.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Adjusting the backlighting to a warm amber at night takes even more stress off of your eyes.
    — Sarah Felbin, Health, 10 July 2023
  • By cooking the butter, the milk solids brown and take on a rich amber color, and the brighter, grassier notes of butter turn deep, caramelized, and nutty.
    — Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 21 Apr. 2022
  • The spry 89-year-old is otherwise sharply attired, from her neat trouser suit to the amber beads around her neck.
    — Danielle Demetriou, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Look for flashing amber lights which indicate plow trucks on the road.
    — Staff, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Fold the mixture over and over until all the crispies are coated with an amber layer of sugar.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 12 Apr. 2022
  • This amber glass stand holds everything from cakes, to pies, cookies, and more.
    — Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 7 Oct. 2022
  • The color is a ruddy amber, and the nose has a slight bite with notes of apple, orange, and tobacco.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Some evenings, for a few minutes only, the sky glows with amber and gold streaks, as if Monet had just stroked the skies with his paintbrush.
    — Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Grounding base notes of Texas cedarwood, vetiver oil Haiti, opulent musks, and amber keep the scent from veering too sweet.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2024
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amber

2 of 2 adjective
  • But the twist to this shrimp and grits is is has a hint of amber beer ($16).
    — AL.com, 8 June 2017
  • The door etched in amber light, like the entrance to a place on fire.
    — Ocean Vuong, The New Yorker, 13 May 2017
  • And then, off the port side, a figure loomed, haloed in amber light.
    — Mona Gable, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2019
  • In Simons's version, the clouds have rolled in over the amber waves of grain.
    — Robin Givhan, Houston Chronicle, 13 July 2018
  • The amber eyes may look intense, but the eyesight is not great.
    — cincinnati.com, 3 Dec. 2019
  • The plateau’s amber bricks stand amid vast gardens of green and pillars of stone.
    — Cian Maheer, Washington Post, 4 June 2019
  • Supporters will much rather be drawn to the red and amber stripes of their home strip.
    — SI.com, 20 Sep. 2019
  • One it's lit, your room will be filled with a unique moss and amber aroma.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 24 Feb. 2023
  • In the north, the standard is still a tall, heavy glass filled with a lighter, amber liquid and verdant leaves.
    — Graham H. Cornwell, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2023
  • The light is low and amber (because guys who watch sports look better that way).
    — Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Four or five of them will hold classic styles of beer such as a cream ale or an amber ale.
    — Kathy Flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2018
  • The Sorel boots come in a dark amber leather with a substantial lug outsole.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Meaning don’t be afraid of a rose, brown, or amber lens color that adds contrast to the world.
    — Rozalynn S. Frazier, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
  • The doll, which has amber eyes and brown hair styled in two ponytails, comes dressed in a glittery pink tank top and track pants.
    — Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 15 Oct. 2023
  • The base is warm but still light and inviting, with santal, amber wood, and saffron cream.
    — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 July 2018
  • The balloon’s form begins with orange skin, small hands, and an amber wave of mane.
    — Richard Morgan, Fortune, 8 June 2019
  • The apples will have broken down even more in this time, and will have darkened to a deep amber color thanks to the spices.
    — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Clearance lamps on the front of the truck should be amber, and mud flaps must extend to no more than eight inches from the surface of the road.
    — Emily Gogolak, Harper's Magazine, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Made of 100% pure beeswax with cotton wicks, these candles have an amber tone that will add a warm glow to your home.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Gold rum has a light amber hue and a warm, grassy flavor with vanilla, caramel, and citrus notes.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The whiskey is a dark amber color, and the nose is full of honey and not overpowering even at a cask strength of 112.5 proof.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2023
  • The wolf’s eyes, which can slant inward and down, are often amber or pale yellow.
    — Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2019
  • The amber, which is just over an inch long, was found in 2014 by an amber trader in the Hukawng Valley of Myanmar.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 11 July 2019
  • Flowers are ripe when half the stigmas (those hair-like strands sticking out from the buds) are amber and half are still white.
    — Johanna Silver, SFChronicle.com, 14 May 2020
  • Native larch trees turn rich shades of amber right at the close of the season, transitioning from west to east.
    — Bridget Hallinan, CNT, 25 Sep. 2017
  • The bourbon gets all its amber color during the aging process.
    — Michael W. Crowder, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Pieces include flowy, easy fitting cuts, frills, and gathers in a range of colors from blues, browns to blacks, hues of pink, and amber reds.
    — Nandi Howard, Essence, 9 Aug. 2019
  • Each handcrafted wreath boasts a grapevine base and is adorned with a mix of green and amber foliage in a wispy, sunburst pattern.
    — Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2023
  • Cook for 7 minutes or until the sugar is a deep, amber color.
    — Fox News, 10 Dec. 2010
  • The amber sweetness made this mushroom coffee recipe my favorite yet.
    — Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024

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