: heath sense 2a
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: 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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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
The muted color palette of sage greens and heather pinks ushers the outside in, reminding guests that there’s as much to explore externally as internally.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
Inspired by Kirkland’s humble sweatshirts, the Dunk Low is features a heather gray cotton upper.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
In bloom, heather not only introduces vibrant color to your garden beds but also attracts bees, boosting pollination.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
The muted color palette of sage greens and heather pinks ushers the outside in, reminding guests that there’s as much to explore externally as internally.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
My spacious room in the heritage section had stained cedar headboards with gorgeous grain, a large comfortable sofa and heather grey carpets.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
Inspired by Kirkland’s humble sweatshirts, the Dunk Low is features a heather gray cotton upper.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Heather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heather. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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