How to Use papyrus in a Sentence

papyrus

noun
  • He discovered a papyrus in the ruins.
  • All of these plants thrive in full sun; papyrus prefers moist soil.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
  • At the very least, James Cameron thinks papyrus is a cool font.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2022
  • That makes the contrast between the ink and papyrus not very strong.
    — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 4 Oct. 2019
  • And while azaleas and dwarf papyrus fill a shady side garden, crossvine drapes a gazebo with a veil of blooms.
    — Emily Young, latimes.com, 27 Apr. 2018
  • The dry climate of the Judean Desert helped preserve the papyrus.
    — Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2016
  • And at the Bancroft Library, much of the papyri has yet to be combed through.
    — Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024
  • Layers of spice mingle with papyrus to evoke antique paper, while cedar adds grounding warmth.
    — Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Some 400 of these papyrus scrolls remain intact, says Seales.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 June 2026
  • Woods weave through saffron, patchouli, cedar, sandalwood, and an incense-like haze, while a touch of papyrus adds an earthy edge.
    — Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The ancient Egyptians wrote their wrinkle remedies on sheets of papyrus.
    — Aleksandra Crapanzano, Marie Claire, 20 Dec. 2012
  • Our walls bore a mix of contemporary paintings and the papyrus my father would bring back from his travels.
    — Mona Awad, Vogue, 15 June 2021
  • That effect comes courtesy of white birch, lush ivy, wild fig, rhubarb, violet leaves, papyrus, incense and black tea.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
  • The tale was recalled on a papyrus scroll buried under volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius.
    — Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 1 May 2024
  • This complex scent wears beautifully with a strong base of North African papyrus and musk.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Sep. 2022
  • The blooming piece is reflected through woody notes of mahogany, patchouli, papyrus and vetiver.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2022
  • The very first examples were drawn on papyrus; the leaves were formed into layers for a base and dried in preparation for the writings.
    — Brenda Yenke, cleveland, 30 June 2022
  • But Seales said certain trace signals can now help distinguish the carbon ink from the carbonized papyrus.
    — Washington Post, 2 July 2019
  • The scientists then turned to papyrus records to figure out when the Nile River failed to flood as usual.
    — Nicholas St. Fleur, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2017
  • The cache also holds amulets, mummy masks and papyrus scrolls covered in drawings of the goddess Tawert.
    — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 26 Nov. 2019
  • How Shahin or the curator, both of whom have since died, obtained the papyrus remains uncertain.
    — Ilan Ben Zion, ajc, 7 Sep. 2022
  • As adults, mosquitoes eat the nectar of certain plants, such as taro, papyrus, water lilies, and water hyacinths.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 3 Apr. 2023
  • This set of four waffle fabric towels are available in cilantro, papyrus beige, soft silver, washed indigo, blue linen, and old rose.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
  • For this reason, none of the papyri have been physically opened since the 19th century.
    — Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2024
  • Dylan Blue is magnified by black pepper and papyrus wood, adding a curious mystery to the scent.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • On a balcony planted with papyrus, wisteria, and ferns, a small breakfast area is furnished with a vintage iron table and chairs.
    — Cynthia Frank, ELLE Decor, 13 Mar. 2018
  • Vetiver, musk, and papyrus yield a curious aroma that captivates strangers, so much so that a few have even stopped me to inquire about it.
    — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Vetiver, musk, and papyrus yield a curious aroma that captivates strangers, so much so that a few have even stopped me to inquire about it.
    — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Why did King suddenly change her mind about the authenticity of the scrap of papyrus and decide to accept it?
    — Star Tribune, 7 Aug. 2020
  • Achieving this milestone would set the stage for reading many more of the Herculaneum papyri and other ancient texts.
    — Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2024

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