How to Use sapphire in a Sentence

sapphire

noun
  • Not a fan of sapphires or rubies?
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Its wings are sapphire blue on top with a thick black border and small white spots.
    — Lauren Liebhaber july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
  • The fish is about an inch long and sapphire blue, with wary-looking dark eyes.
    — Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Two white clouds are stacked perfectly above that rise in the sapphire sky.
    — Cate McQuaid, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2019
  • All of this is visible through the watch’s sapphire case back.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 July 2022
  • Athena does a sapphire evil-eye look that is super-duper polished.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The front and back sapphire crystals have been slightly raised.
    — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Swap your pastel dye job for luxe tones of sapphire, burgundy, and plum.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, 21 June 2019
  • The tea goes from vibrant sapphire blue to a deep, rich purple with a splash of lemon juice.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2025
  • The star of the sale is a dazzling Kashmir sapphire.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Kate now has a number of gorgeous rings joining the bold sapphire.
    — Jessica Gibbs, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The green pieces combine tsavorites and sapphires.
    — Richard Mille Contributor, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Lord John gives him a sapphire to give to Bree to pass thru the Stones.
    — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 24 June 2023
  • Monterey Bay, sapphire blue in the morning light, lies ahead.
    — Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Her eyes, a brilliant star-sapphire blue, still blazed at the memory.
    — Jon Pareles, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2016
  • The Princess of Wales loves her sapphires, just like her mother-in-law did!
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • For an intimate tête-à-tête, snag one of the booths in the sapphire-blue library lounge.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
  • Despite the name, this blue moon won't appear turquoise, sapphire or any other shade.
    — CBS News, 28 May 2026
  • And despite the name, this blue moon won’t appear turquoise, sapphire or any other shade.
    — Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
  • 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
  • If the book is more your thing, grab a pair of faux sapphire earrings and a pearl necklace to rep the cover art.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 15 Aug. 2018
  • Platt gushed about the proposal with a snapshot of a silver and sapphire ring on his left hand.
    — Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 12 June 2023
  • Inside the ring sits a band that’s also set with sapphires and a diamond.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Of course, much of its value comes from the rarity of the sapphire itself.
    — Emma Banks, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The simple glam and stunning sapphire are very classic, which balance the size of the dress.
    — Alex Badia, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
  • The pink universe combines rubies and pink sapphires.
    — Richard Mille Contributor, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • On either side of the sapphire was a single white diamond.
    — Jessica Gibbs, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Princess Diana’s sapphire altered tastes for decades.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • This year, the Carolina sapphire cypress trees have been a hit.
    — Nick Bowman, The Seattle Times, 16 Dec. 2017
  • The square panel is protected by sapphire glass and gets plenty bright.
    — Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

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