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The oversize headwear shaded her face, shielding her dark brows over her taupe smoky eye, lightly blushed cheeks and the pop of pink on her lips.—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 June 2026 The taupe shade is enhanced with an eye-catching shimmer that instantly elevates any outfit, while the original contoured footbed provides all-day support.—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026 Gruver is all for going with a warm greige with a brown or taupe base.—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 11 June 2026 Her makeup, meanwhile, included taupe eyeshadow, pink blush, and a nude lip.—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for taupe
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Etymology
French, literally, mole, from Old French, from Latin talpa