How to Use borage in a Sentence

borage

noun
  • Add ½ cup fresh borage leaves and flowers, steep for 15 minutes and strain.
    San Antonio Express-News, 14 Mar. 2018
  • Add borage flower ice cubes, top with soda water and serve.
    San Antonio Express-News, 14 Mar. 2018
  • Beds of dill, borage, tarragon, shiso and chives, a pool house doubling as an orchid hothouse and ferns fill the spaces between.
    Quanta Magazine, 16 June 2019
  • Plant seeds or transplants of dill, parsley, fennel, cilantro, arugula, borage, chamomile and chervil.
    Dan Gill, NOLA.com, 3 Sep. 2020
  • The miracle worker is infused with sage and witch hazel to tone and purify the skin, while borage extract and aloe vera calm and soothe at the same time.
    Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022
  • The nectaries on borage refill far more quickly than those of many other species, meaning that there is more nectar to go around.
    Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Next, thin strings of taglialini with borage and marjoram tossed together in a mortar slicked with pesto.
    Leslie Pariseau, Saveur, 18 Sep. 2017
  • Garnish: Wrap thin cucumber slice around inside of glass and top with borage flowers.
    Jane Carlson, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2018
  • Look for oils like rosehip seed, borage, jojoba, and sweet almond.
    Renée Rouleau, refinery29.com, 28 Jan. 2022
  • There are 24 vertical pods on the rooftop used to grow sage, lettuce, kale, fennel fronds, borage, arugula, mustard frills, mustard greens and more.
    Jenn Harris, latimes.com, 14 Mar. 2018
  • The deep blue borage simple syrup here turns a pretty purple color when combined with vinegar.
    ExpressNews.com, 19 June 2019
  • Garnish with dried borage and safflower blossoms and serve.
    ExpressNews.com, 19 June 2019
  • Seeds or transplants of dill, parsley, fennel, cilantro, arugula, borage, chamomile and chervil may also be planted.
    NOLA.com, 21 Oct. 2017
  • Another current offering is borage sprouts and oyster leaf dressed in turnip juice mignonette with shallot and chive, meant to be eaten in just one bite.
    Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 17 Feb. 2017
  • Another current offering is borage sprouts and oyster leaf dressed in turnip juice mignonette with shallot and chive, meant to be eaten in just one bite.
    Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 17 Feb. 2017
  • Herbs: Anise, basil, borage, chives, dill, fennel, lemon balm, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram, tarragon, and thyme.
    Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 29 Jan. 2022
  • There were 32 plants in total, including kale, borage, swiss chard, mustard greens, turnips, arugula, green lettuce, cilantro, and red lettuce.
    IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2023
  • This balm contains colloidal oatmeal, ceramides, and botanicals like black currant and borage seed oils—all of which work together to calm, cool, and repair the skin.
    Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 20 June 2023
  • It’s packed with 22 active nutrients, such as tsubaki, kalahari, and borage seed oils to lock in moisture and rejuvenate the skin.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2022
  • A month later the same omelet—a barely puffy marigold duvet showered with tiny leaves of baby celery, cilantro, borage flowers, and frizzled leeks—arrived with an entire soft-shelled crab astride.
    Tamar Adler, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2018
  • That’s because the formula contains herbal extracts like borage and cornflower, which help hydrate skin and control oil.
    Jennifer Ford, Forbes, 8 June 2021
  • Plant some Mexican sour gherkin cucumbers or blue borage.
    Anne Brockhoff, kansascity, 24 Apr. 2018
  • In summer, marjoram, thyme, and borage redolent with earth and pepper explode from craggy hillsides.
    Leslie Pariseau, Saveur, 18 Sep. 2017
  • The treatment deeply moisturizes and refines the skin's texture using an assortment of products with hyaluronic acid, cucumber, borage seed and grape seed oils.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE.com, 21 Apr. 2022
  • More specifically, those such as olive, borage seed, and chia oil offer a hefty dose of omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids to help soften and smooth the skin, making this ideal for those who want serious, long-lasting moisture.
    Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Small blue borage flowers, which attract bees and butterflies, can replenish their nectar in two minutes.
    Natalie Hamilton, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Nov. 2020
  • The yellow broccolini flowers echo the bitterness of the broccolini, while the fresh cucumber-like flavor of the purple borage plays off that sharpness.
    Elyse Inamine, Bon Appétit, 26 Mar. 2021
  • Shorter plants may be Lady’s Mantle, borage (with their startling blue flowers), nepeta (cat’s mint, not as enticing as catnip), woolly lamb’s ear or even moss roses.
    Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman, 21 Mar. 2018
  • Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamom, chives, coriander, dill, borage, edible ginger, lemon balm, oregano, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, savory, sweet marjoram and thyme 15.
    Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 27 Mar. 2021
  • But the concentrated blend of arnica, borage, alfalfa, borage, elderberry, meadowsweet and calendula provides a healthy dose of skin-soothing goodness to ensure that the largest organ in your body remains healthy.
    Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 5 May 2022

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