: heath sense 2a
especially
: a common Eurasian heath (Calluna vulgaris) of northern and alpine regions that has small crowded sessile leaves and racemes of tiny usually purplish-pink flowers and is naturalized in the northeastern U.S.
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Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Slate, heather, and deep grey are all circulating, with plenty of pieces to choose from.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2024
Porte Jacquemus is dressed in his Saturday-morning best—white boat shoes, loose-fitting bright white trousers, and, over a heather gray hoodie, a billowing white tracksuit jacket trimmed with blue.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The palette includes forest green, merlot, heather gray and ivory, with select items featuring The Carlyle’s iconic Madison Avenue address.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Slate, heather, and deep grey are all circulating, with plenty of pieces to choose from.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024
Adjective
On October 25, Turner stepped out in perhaps the most basic wardrobe staple there is: a pair of heather grey sweatpants with no added frills or intrigue.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2024
Porte Jacquemus is dressed in his Saturday-morning best—white boat shoes, loose-fitting bright white trousers, and, over a heather gray hoodie, a billowing white tracksuit jacket trimmed with blue.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Heather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heather. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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