How to Use heliotrope in a Sentence

heliotrope

noun
  • This coconut soy wax blend's has notes of honey and hay as well as heliotrope.
    — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The center of clan life is a flowering heliotrope tree by the ocean.
    — New York Times, 16 Nov. 2021
  • Think oud blended with clean-laundry notes like musk, heliotrope, and jasmine.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 25 Nov. 2025
  • At the top, a pair of drongos about the size of robins landed in a clump of heliotrope beside me, then flew off.
    — Kevin Gepford, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The rich, fruity top note gives way to a heart of rich florals such as heliotrope and and tuberose, and dries down to a creamy sandalwood.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2021
  • The rich, fruity top note gives way to a heart of rich florals such as heliotrope and and tuberose, and dries down to a creamy sandalwood.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2023
  • The base notes of tonka bean, musk and heliotrope create a warm and creamy finish that lingers on the skin, leaving a trail of irresistible allure.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 July 2024
  • In addition to zen-inducing musk, think of powdery iris, violet, or heliotrope.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
  • Once the palms are mostly gone, crews will plant native trees, especially the giant Pisonia and the tree heliotrope.
    — Kenneth R. Weiss, Science | AAAS, 27 Aug. 2020
  • At its heart, the fragrance opens with the rich sweetness of plum, seamlessly blending into the softness of heliotrope and a sultry leather suede note.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Pegasus is powdery gourmand gold, built around vanilla, heliotrope flower and almond.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2021
  • Use large white peony blooms to build the body of the arrangement and pair them with smaller flowers such as purple garden phlox and heliotrope for contrast and color.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, the warm, genderless scent is not only easy to layer, but its blend of bergamot, heliotrope, coconut milk captures the essence of salty beach air beautifully.
    — Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 July 2023
  • Hand-poured in Los Angeles, this new candle offers notes of heliotrope, jasmine, lemon peel, neroli, white moss, and incense amongst others.
    — Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • For a brief moment, the fragrances of blackcurrant, tuberose, heliotrope and iris mingled with the smoky notes of Indonesian wood or Greek figs would wash over me.
    — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 21 June 2018
  • Each of these robotic heliotropes are at the beck and call of an algorithmic conductor, which directs them to focus their sunbeams toward a small target on the tower.
    — Wired, 22 Nov. 2019
  • Housed in a 28 mm yellow gold case, the piece features three hour markers—at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock—fashioned from a natural gem called heliotrope.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Balancing its foodie elements—cocoa absolute, honey comb, and lemon sugar—with heliotrope puts a new twist on a familiar treat.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2022
  • Notes of bergamot, rose, myrrh, and vanilla melt away any stress with their aroma therapy qualities, finished with patchouli, heliotrope, and hedione, still bright enough to grab attention.
    — Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Growing fragrant plants, such as mock orange, lilacs, and heliotropes, near front doors and driveways can make walking to your door after a long day of work a truly transportive experience.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Formulated with notes of Madagascar vanilla, creamy tonka bean, and soft heliotrope, clean perfume provides skin with a rich hint of warm, calming aromas.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
  • There were the sharp red spiky ones (chuparosas) and the tiny snowflake-looking ones (rock daisies), the stunning lavender ones (wild heliotrope) and the optimistic yellow ones (checker fiddlenecks).
    — Danielle Pergament, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2020
  • Complete with pure Madagascar vanilla, creamy tonka bean and soft heliotrope, this is truly a vanilla lover’s delight that also blends seamlessly with stronger scents.
    — Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • The floral features top notes of mandarin, juicy accord and ginger blossom; a heart of aquatic accord, vanilla accord and heliotrope; and a base of musk, praline and amberwood.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 25 May 2021
  • Fitting for a dazzling shooting star, this has a similar ethereal quality to it—fresh cherry blossom accord opposing iris, heliotrope, and musk linger brightly on the the skin.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Beneath the fancy exterior is a combination of powdery florals, like pink peppercorn, heliotrope, and balsam.
    — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, 28 Aug. 2019
  • By The Fireplace, for example, has notes of clove oil, chestnut accord and vanilla accord, while Beach Walk features bergamot, heliotrope and coconut milk.
    — Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 12 Oct. 2023
  • After the 2019 Ridgecrest quake, scientists rushed to build ultra-lightweight heliotrope balloons that could carry seismic sensing equipment aloft.
    — Chris Wright, Wired, 4 Aug. 2021
  • The Hotel Charleston Cartagena was once a convent; today the refectory table at the entry holds a gigantic arrangement of heliotropes and birds-of-paradise.
    — Maureen Orth, Town & Country, 11 Jan. 2013
  • The London candle is reminiscent of the Columbia Road flower market, with notes of tropical heliotrope, lilac, juniper, and sweet-smelling hyacinth with a hint of spice, which feels like an homage to the city’s diverse culture.
    — Shannon Barbour, The Cut, 6 Apr. 2018

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