How to Use myrrh in a Sentence
myrrh
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At the base are hints of namibian myrrh and golden amber.
— Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023 -
To mix the pigment, ground-up ancient bodies were mixed with pitch and myrrh.
— National Geographic, 10 Dec. 2019 -
The second, in red robes with green eyes, has darker skin and carries myrrh.
— Susan Dunne, courant.com, 4 Jan. 2022 -
Yet the tree, which is related to the myrrh tree that’s famed for its resin, never gave off any kind of scent.
— Katie Hunt, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024 -
The trail abounded with pink and purple wildflowers, lemon trees, thyme, oregano, and myrrh.
— Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2024 -
The Three Wise Men arrived with gifts for the baby Jesus: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
— Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 23 Sep. 2022 -
Because that’s just what two overwhelmed, first-time parents need: myrrh.
— Jen Spyra, The New Yorker, 26 Dec. 2020 -
At heart are rose and jasmine for a floral medley that's deepened by earthy myrrh and amber.
— Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 19 July 2023 -
According to the Gospel, the men had followed a star to the house where Jesus and Mary were and presented gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
— Time, 29 Dec. 2020 -
Then the wise men arrived, presenting their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
— Steve Sadin, chicagotribune.com, 22 Dec. 2021 -
Enjoy the pleasing scent of frankincense and myrrh while cleaning up to 32 loads with just one bottle of O So Clean.
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2023 -
Forget about the mule or the money, or three wise guys with myrrh: This piece of evergreen is pure holiday cheer.
— Natalie Angier, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2017 -
In a nod to the New Testament, some even recommend frankincense and myrrh.
— Michael Braga, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2020 -
Vanilla, anise and myrrh are popular notes found in amber scents.
— Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022 -
In the story of Jesus’ birth, the three kings, sometimes called wise men, brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to commemorate the event.
— Maya Lora, Baltimore Sun, 6 Dec. 2022 -
To tie it all together, at the base of the perfume are the warm scents of earthy Namibian myrrh and sensual golden amber to ground the fragrance.
— Essence, 24 Oct. 2023 -
Drawn from the sap of the Namibian myrrh tree, this earthy scent is combined with warm almond and vanilla notes of the tonka bean for a rich, full-bodied finish.
— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2021 -
With notes of frankincense and myrrh, Temple Smoke hydrates and conditions the beard and reduces the chance of beard dandruff.
— Sean Piccoli, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2020 -
Liquid myrrh was sometimes added to offset the tempera's rather pungent odor.
— Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Dec. 2021 -
According to the Gospel of Matthew, the magi brought gold, frankincense and myrrh to the baby Jesus in Bethlehem.
— al, 4 Jan. 2020 -
The candle also pairs notes of white grape and apricot with resins of myrrh, frankincense and opoponax.
— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2022 -
Subtle notes of nutmeg and myrrh oil are grounded by a base note of patchouli to create a beautiful blend for that special guy in your life.
— Vanity Fair, Vanities, 13 June 2017 -
Subtle notes of nutmeg and myrrh oil are grounded by a base note of patchouli to create a beautiful blend for that special guy in your life.
— Vanity Fair, Vanities, 13 June 2017 -
Top notes of cumin, elemi, clove, saffron and Chébé mingle with a heart of olibanum, leather, rose, jasmine and oud, and a base of myrrh, patchouli, cedar and sandalwood.
— Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022 -
Los tres reyes are believed to have brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to Bethlehem to honor the baby Jesus.
— Marjua Estevez, Billboard, 5 Jan. 2018 -
Los tres reyes is believed to have brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Bethlehem to honor the Baby Jesus.
— Billboard Staff, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2022 -
For example, ancient Greeks and Egyptians smeared all kinds of things—like oil, myrrh, and rice bran—all over themselves to try and prevent tanning.
— George Zaidan, Wired, 18 Apr. 2020 -
Popular notes used in men’s colognes include myrrh, vanilla, anise and amber.
— Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Dec. 2022 -
Today, gold, frankincense, and myrrh seem like unequal gifts.
— Eleanor Cummins, Popular Science, 23 Dec. 2020 -
On the other hand, Déjà Minuit conjures up pink pepper from Brazil and myrrh from Somalia on the other.
— Sofia Viganò, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
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