How to Use sage in a Sentence

sage

noun
  • The couch was low to the floor, and the living room smelled faintly of stale sage.
    — Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The Venu 3 comes in black and white, while the 3S will come in black, french gray, sage, pink, and ivory.
    — Victoria Song, The Verge, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Make sure to cleanse the altar with sage or sweetgrass.
    — Nena Farrell, Sunset Magazine, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Sea salt and sage leaves complete the bite-size delights.
    — Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Bala Bangles are sold in a slew of colors, like blush pink and sage.
    — Barbara Booth, NBC News, 7 Apr. 2023
  • There's a pretty sage green version for $30 ($20 off) as well.
    — Nena Farrell, WIRED, 12 July 2023
  • The stylish weights are available in 1 and 2 pounds and come in six chic colors: sea, charcoal, blush, sage, sand, and shine.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Pick a color that's already present in the home—here, a rich sage green—or play up one of the secondary hues present on trim.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Pinks and greens are swapped for mauve and sage, while beige rattan is eschewed for a cool gray roping on the bed.
    — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Pick them up in one of four colors including trendy hues like coral and sage.
    — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Here, pinecones are accented with sage green pots and a miniature tree.
    — Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Nov. 2023
  • There are sages, agaves and aloes, along with marrow, buckwheat and yucca.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2024
  • With 1/2 cup of sage total blended into the soup and used as a garnish, this recipe truly lets the herb shine.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Increase heat to medium; add sage to drippings in same saucepan.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 Dec. 2023
  • It's made with herbal ingredients, like chamomile and sage, and will give you a new look in under an hour.
    — Jenna Clark, Women's Health, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Unsurprisingly, there aren’t very many pairs left at this price, but the same shoe in sage green for $80 has more sizes in stock.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
  • The result is a crisp white blend with flavors of lemongrass, citrus, white flowers and sage.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Savory dark cherry and plum flavors mingle with the scent of lavender and wild sage.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 1 June 2023
  • Phil, the groundhog and purported weather sage, emerged before 7:30 a.m. to show the world what to expect for the rest of winter.
    — Joe Brandt, Jim Donovan, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Stir in sage, parsley, and seasoned pepper; sauté 1 minute.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2023
  • Kids can be inside and still see and smell the surrounding native sages and garden.
    — Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 22 Nov. 2023
  • The new model comes in four colors (platinum, sage, sandstone, and ice blue) and weighs under 2.5 pounds.
    — Tom Warren, The Verge, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The pieces are also offered in several colors, like sage green, soft pink, and light blue, as well as black and white.
    — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
  • The wines also age well, as this 2016 shows bright cranberry and raspberry flavors with herbal notes of sage around the edges.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Try cayenne for a little heat, paprika for warmth, or rubbed sage for an earthy flavor.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Place rosemary sprigs and sage sprigs under the skin of the chicken, gently separating the skin from the meat with your fingers.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 9 Dec. 2023
  • The sheets come in 16 colors, including black, navy, sage, and purple, and are shrink and fade-resistant.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Del Rey asked, immediately taking the mic off its stand and making her way toward the front of the sage.
    — Shania Russell, EW.com, 29 May 2023
  • The sage added to this buttermilk recipe adds a nice earthiness that will pair perfectly with your holiday meals.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024
  • That said, season your dressed bird with salt, pepper, garlic, and sage, slip it into a roasting bag, and then into the oven at 350 degrees for three to four hours (depending on the weight).
    — M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 27 Mar. 2024

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