How to Use sapphire in a Sentence

sapphire

noun
Definition of sapphirenext
  • Lord John gives him a sapphire to give to Bree to pass thru the Stones.
    — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 24 June 2023
  • At the back of the crown is the oblong 104-carat Stuart sapphire.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2023
  • But acrylic has a warmth to it that sapphire doesn’t have.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 July 2021
  • The Space Stone is made of sapphire from Madagascar and is over 30 carats.
    — Bellamy Richardson, PEOPLE.com, 25 July 2022
  • This one was made in 1982, and was part of the first series to be made with sapphire crystals.
    — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2021
  • Icebergs ranged from clear as glass to turquoise and sapphire.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 26 Sep. 2019
  • All of this is visible through the watch’s sapphire case back.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 July 2022
  • Its 41mm case is made from 18-carat white gold, as is the bezel over its glare-proof sapphire crystal.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Monterey Bay, sapphire blue in the morning light, lies ahead.
    — Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The simple glam and stunning sapphire are very classic, which balance the size of the dress.
    — Alex Badia, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Two white clouds are stacked perfectly above that rise in the sapphire sky.
    — Cate McQuaid, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2019
  • Ruby red, emerald green, and sapphire blue are a few of the hues that will make your tree a precious gem.
    — Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Platt gushed about the proposal with a snapshot of a silver and sapphire ring on his left hand.
    — Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 12 June 2023
  • The back of the device, meanwhile, is said to be made of black ceramic and sapphire crystal.
    — Valentina Palladino, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2018
  • My top piece of Geneva watch week, by some margin, was the Chopard Full Strike, now offered in a full sapphire case.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 June 2022
  • Take a seat at the bar to watch the masters at work, or opt for one of the plush sapphire velvet booths for a little more privacy.
    — Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The gold ring has a sapphire centerpiece with a ruby cross set in diamonds over the top.
    — Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, 3 May 2023
  • With a $799 price tag, Apple highlights its durable sapphire screen.
    — José Adorno, BGR, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The sapphire and diamond ring was the perfect tribute to William's mother, who died in 1997.
    — Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2022
  • While tea floating on top of milk is photogenic in itself, add a boost of blue to your tea with a sapphire shot.
    — Tirion Morris, azcentral, 12 July 2019
  • The sapphire was put on display at the home of one of the gem pit owners in Horana, 65 kilometers (40 miles) south of Colombo.
    — Reuters, CNN, 13 Dec. 2021
  • Gucci came to party with this mix of a mint-green cushion case of pure sapphire and mauve-pink two-tone dial.
    — Charles Curkin, ELLE Decor, 12 Apr. 2022
  • The timepiece is topped by a flat sapphire crystal that protects its OLED display.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2022
  • The closure, set with gemstones, has a mauve sapphire push button at its center.
    — Ashley Wong, WSJ, 1 Oct. 2023
  • The poet paired the dress with matching blue heels and diamond and sapphire earrings.
    — Annie Goldsmith, Town & Country, 13 Sep. 2021
  • The selfie—in which Thevenet rests her hand on Middleton's chest—perfectly shows the bride-to-be's new (and quite large) sapphire ring.
    — Neha Prakash, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2019
  • The Queen, dressed in a white dress with her go-to pearl necklace and a sapphire brooch, happily shook the Sultan's hand and posed for a photo with the couple.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 15 Dec. 2021
  • That’s how my friend Pamela lost her sapphire engagement ring.
    — Ellen Warren, chicagotribune.com, 14 Aug. 2019
  • Look out for hammerhead sharks, bottlenose dolphins, and playful sea lions in the sapphire waters.
    — Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Encased in a precious domed sapphire crystal, the watch features a dial that captures the fleeting moments when the darkness of night transitions into the first light of day, reflecting the serene beauty of early morning skies.
    — Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

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