Examples of nape in a Sentence
Her hair was tied back at the nape of her neck.
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Beads of sweat dripped in jagged lines from Brandis Rogers’ temples and the nape of her neck.
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
King asks Hendricks, the latter’s auburn braids pulled into a chignon pinned just above the nape of her neck.
—Elizabeth Wellington, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Once your hair is dry, loosely gather it at the nape of your neck and begin braiding downwards, securing the end with a clear elastic band.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2025
The wrap’s velcro closures at the top and nape of the neck ensure a snug fit that’s meant to help snatch your face.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Aug. 2025
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
King asks Hendricks, the latter’s auburn braids pulled into a chignon pinned just above the nape of her neck.
—Elizabeth Wellington, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Once your hair is dry, loosely gather it at the nape of your neck and begin braiding downwards, securing the end with a clear elastic band.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2025
The wrap’s velcro closures at the top and nape of the neck ensure a snug fit that’s meant to help snatch your face.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nape
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“Nape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nape. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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