How to Use sage in a Sentence

sage

noun
  • Stir in sage, salt, and pepper.
    — Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
  • There's just something that screams spring-ready about sage green.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The velvet choices are a rich brown or the sage green.
    — Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Remove from oven, and garnish with sage leaves.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
  • This sage green set sparkles with silver reflects in the light.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
  • This time, prudence with such planning would be sage.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
  • Cucumber and sage just don't get along.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Lemon, sage, and tea tree have hair growth benefits.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • Drop in thyme, sage, and rosemary sprigs; bay leaf; and garlic.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Sprinkle with the extra sage leaves.
    — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • 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
  • Muted green walls make for a soothing sleep-scape; try olive, moss, or sage.
    — Petra Guglielmetti, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
  • Rather than the sage on the stage, a professor’s role will be the guide on the side.
    — Nick Ladany, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Add half of sage; cook until just starting to crisp, about 1 minute.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Spoon some of the sauce, hominy and greens over the slices, and garnish with whole or torn sage leaves.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The massage is done with olive oil, the facial starts with fresh sage leaves placed over your eyes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Bala Bangles are sold in a slew of colors, like blush pink and sage.
    — Barbara Booth, NBC News, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Pick them up in one of four colors including trendy hues like coral and sage.
    — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Look for early summer blooms and growth up to four feet tall for common sage.
    — Angela England, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
  • While the fruit is the star of the show, sage and lime (zest and juice) give the pie depth of flavor.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
  • While the fruit is the star of the show, sage and lime (zest and juice) give the pie depth of flavor.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Rollins added other sage insight.
    — Frederick Dreier, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Remove and discard the sage sprigs and cedar, if using.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Increase heat to medium; add sage to drippings in same saucepan.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 Dec. 2023
  • Add sage leaves and fry until crisp, about 30 seconds.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Here, pinecones are accented with sage green pots and a miniature tree.
    — Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The recipe calls for fresh thyme but feel free to try other herbs and spices such as sage or curry.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Texas sage thrives in extreme heat and dry conditions.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The climb goes through coastal sage scrub and chaparral landscapes.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Culinary sage requires rich, well-draining soil or even sandy soil.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 May 2026

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