How to Use ruby in a Sentence

ruby

1 of 2 noun
  • The smallest is a half-carat ruby and the largest is a two-carat cushion cut.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2022
  • The ruby caught the light, glinting there on the ring finger of the hand wrapped around Kiki’s neck.
    Brittany N. Williams, NOLA.com, 26 Oct. 2020
  • Most of the ruby color comes from sequins, but the bows of the shoes contain red glass beads.
    Steve Karnowski, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Richie's hair was sleek and pin-straight with a side part while Meg went all for a ruby red wig with bangs.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 22 Feb. 2022
  • Plus, whereas the ruby is a mere 170 carats in size, the diamond weighs twice that.
    Leena Kim, Town & Country, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Grateful to launch ruby-throats over the gulf each autumn.
    Shawn Hubler, New York Times, 26 Nov. 2020
  • Ross even donned a floor-length ruby hued chiffon gown.
    Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2024
  • The first Faberge egg contained a diamond miniature of the crown and a tiny ruby egg.
    CNN, 24 Mar. 2022
  • In the world of colored gemstones, a Burmese pigeon blood ruby is the most rare and valuable.
    Jill Newman, Town & Country, 5 Feb. 2022
  • The face is also adorned with a few sapphires and rubies for good measure.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The bottles have a crystal cap with emeralds and rubies around it.
    Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 11 Mar. 2023
  • And with Dream unconscious, John walks into the unit and takes back his ruby.
    Alex Raiman, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2022
  • The enormous ruby on her ring caught the light, glinting brightly.
    Brittany N. Williams, NOLA.com, 26 Oct. 2020
  • The ruby contains much of Dream's power and can make dreams real.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 26 July 2022
  • The next day the Happy Prince asks the bird to pluck out a ruby from his sword’s pummel and carry it to a starving widow.
    Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2020
  • The current record for a ruby sold at auction was achieved by the Sunrise Ruby.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The tiny ruby-throats are about 3 inches long, with an average weight of 3.4 grams.
    Jim Gilbert, Star Tribune, 15 July 2021
  • Between the rubies and diamonds, the $1.3k snake earrings could have won Best Dressed all on their own.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 27 Jan. 2020
  • But the Dreaming has gone to ruin in his absence, and his totems of power—his helm, his pouch of sand, and his ruby—were stolen.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 29 Aug. 2022
  • The ruby wine shade is reminiscent of the falling crimson leaves, while the blue-navy mirrors the misty gray clouds that paint the sky at dusk.
    Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The former Kansas star must not have gotten the memo that the only Kansan allowed to wear that many ruby red sparkles is Dorothy.
    Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 23 June 2023
  • Vibrant ruby tulips dance with daffodils near the Three Graces statue, thanks to a mild winter.
    Domenica Bongiovanni, Indianapolis Star, 27 Apr. 2020
  • Look no further than this ruby red former stable in the heart of Newport.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 May 2021
  • The wine is an intense ruby red, with notes of cherry and raspberry, as well as spice and vanilla.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2021
  • The bracelets will be joined at Tuesday's auction by a ruby and diamond bracelet that once belonged to the Duchess of Windsor.
    NBC News, 9 Nov. 2021
  • And with summer on our heels, the desire to go with a bright crimson, cherry or ruby hue is growing.
    Shalwah Evans, Essence, 29 Apr. 2020
  • Part of the Russian crown jewels for centuries, Caesar’s Ruby turned out not to be a ruby at all.
    Nancy Hass, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2022
  • All the rubies, sapphires, and emeralds in the Blue Book are untreated, a point of justified pride.
    Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 5 June 2023
  • Deep ruby red/light purple; aromas of myrtle, black plum and clove.
    Tom Hyland, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2021
  • The rectangular bottle is a bright ruby red, crowned with a gold cap in the shape of Queen Victoria’s crown.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
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ruby

2 of 2 adjective
  • On the ruby red plains, where the pickups are large and the flags fly high.
    Bill Donahue, Washington Post, 20 June 2022
  • In the dim ruby light, the ship's chaplain, US Navy Lt.
    Ivan Watson, Rebecca Wright and Hidetaka Sato, CNN, 4 Nov. 2017
  • The Good Witch of the North needn't tell Perles what to do with those ruby slippers.
    Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press, 8 Jan. 2020
  • Tiny puffs of steam rose from our teacups, and a jar of ruby-red jam sat at the center of it all.
    Seija Rankin, EW.com, 26 Oct. 2020
  • Most of the ruby color comes from sequins but the bows of the shoes contain red glass beads.
    Steve Karnowski, The Seattle Times, 4 Sep. 2018
  • The steak will be charred on the outside and just warmed through on the inside with a ruby-red color.
    Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2020
  • But the ruby slippers are so much more than a plot device in a beloved film.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Aug. 2019
  • Beyond Meat’s sausages also take on a shade of pink with the help of ruby red beets.
    Grace Dickinson, Philly.com, 26 Apr. 2018
  • Eliana Malkoff, 3, wanted to run through the rows of ruby slippers, fuzzy boots, flip flops and sneakers.
    Marissa J. Lang, chicagotribune.com, 13 Mar. 2018
  • Buy a ruby with cash and the next one costs even more; pick up a ruby for four yellow goods and the next ruby costs five.
    Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 20 Oct. 2018
  • Both totes come in four hues, including black leather, pine leather, buff leather and ruby leather.
    Banu Ibrahim, CNN Underscored, 19 Sep. 2019
  • Take a walk on the Italian side with this ruby-red rosé made from Puglia's Negroamaro grapes.
    Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 29 Apr. 2022
  • The ruby 1970s Herman Miller piece, backed with a stainless-steel ledge, was stuffed with foam that had turned toxic.
    R. Daniel Foster, latimes.com, 30 June 2017
  • The ruby red state has sent only Republicans to the Senate for the last four decades.
    Annie Linskey, BostonGlobe.com, 26 June 2018
  • Volià is French to the core, cozy and comfortable in gleaming white linens, ruby red wine and dim golden light.
    Dominic Armato, azcentral, 30 Dec. 2019
  • Samuel Adams starts with a blend of two-row pale malt combined with Munich and Caramel 60 malts, which gives the beers its deep, ruby color.
    Lyndsey Matthews, Esquire, 30 Oct. 2017
  • Put on your ruby slippers and get ready for a trip to Alt-Oz to canoodle with your favorite witches!
    Laura Beck, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Apr. 2017
  • From the bullet lipsticks to the emerald and ruby shades of eyeshadow, each product is a gem in its own right.
    Vanity Fair, Vanities, 15 Dec. 2017
  • Small, ruby lacquered bullheads line a far wall and booths the color of red sangria adorned with nail-head trim fill the dining space.
    Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 27 June 2018
  • Use bright, bold colors such as hot pink, bright yellow, vibrant green and ruby red.
    Ap McClatchy, The Mercury News, 9 July 2019
  • Why not pour a vibrant, ruby-red guava glaze on your next cheesecake?
    Mehreen Karim, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2022
  • Leather coats came over moire pants came over printed python boots; ruby feathers and chunky knits came under tweed.
    Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2020
  • Just shake up 1½ ounces black pepper vodka, an ounce of ruby red grapefruit juice, ¾ of an ounce lime juice and half an ounce simple syrup.
    Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 8 Feb. 2018
  • The Red Rocks Amphitheatre is one of the most beautiful and beloved in the country, and watching the sunset on these ruby red cliffs will be a real treat for all.
    Kat Bein, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2019
  • Fashioned from pintucked crepe with a mock turtleneck and pleated hem, the ruby red dress hit just below the knee and was polished enough to hold its own in the boardroom.
    Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2018
  • The first question Bryan pulls from the fishbowl is what his favorite cocktail is: vodka with ruby red grapefruit juice.
    Rebecca Schiller, Billboard, 5 June 2018
  • The goal was to create a cohesive package — the song, a video, live performances — that channeled the film’s ruby-red cabaret setting.
    Matthew Jacobs, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2021
  • Anything that pops — greens, bright ruby red, striping — something with stripes - anything that looks mean.
    Karen Zurawski, Houston Chronicle, 29 Nov. 2019
  • Lightly brush each steak with olive oil, then serve with warm, melt-in-your-mouth apricots, peaches, and ruby-red raspberries.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Dozens of the sharp-beaked, ruby-eyed birds stoically sat on nests, incubating eggs.
    Colleen Smith, The Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2017

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