How to Use myrrh in a Sentence

myrrh

noun

• 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
• 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
• Matthew describes the birth before turning to the travels of the Magi, who follow a guiding star while bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
  — Kathleen Brady, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2022
• Two of those were frankincense and myrrh, which many Westerners will recognize as gifts brought to the infant Jesus in the Christian Bible.
  — Lilit Marcus, CNN, 16 May 2023
• Other notes include Lebanese Neroli and Italian Mandarin, as well as amber and balsam tones of myrrh and benzoin and vanilla and musk notes.
  — Allyson Portee, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023

Last Updated: 27 Jun 2024