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heathers
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yarn or fabric with mixed colors that create muted greyish shades, often with flecks of other colors
- The heather sweater had a soft, blended appearance with subtle shades of grey and hints of blue.
- She knitted a heather scarf using yarn that incorporated flecks of red and purple.
- The heather carpet in the living room added texture and warmth with its varied shades of brown and beige.
- His heather socks were comfortable and stylish, featuring a mix of grey and green yarns.
- The heather upholstery on the chair blended harmoniously with the room's neutral decor.
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a type of small, woody plant with tiny purple or pink flowers, often found in hilly or rocky areas
- The hillside was covered with blooming heather in the spring.
- Heather grows well in dry, rocky soil.
- The forest floor was thick with heather and moss.
- The scent of heather filled the air during their hike.
- The landscape was dotted with heather and wild grasses.
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a popular, attractive, or socially admired girl, often envied by others
The slang term Heather is used to describe a person, typically a young woman, who is considered beautiful, desirable, popular, and effortlessly admired by others. It gained widespread popularity in 2020 after singer Conan Gray released the song "Heather," in which the name represents someone the singer envies because they are loved by the person he likes. The term quickly spread on TikTok and other social media platforms, where users began using it to compliment someone's looks, charm, or social appeal, often with a hint of wistfulness. Its cultural roots also connect to the 1989 dark comedy film Heathers, which portrayed a clique of attractive and socially dominant girls, reinforcing the association of the name with beauty, popularity, and social status.
- That Heather walked into class and everyone noticed.
- Everyone admired the Heather for her style and confidence.
- A Heather smiled, and the whole room seemed to light up.
- That Heather always gets invited to every party.
- She felt jealous of the Heather sitting across the cafeteria.