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Examples of taupe in a Sentence
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As design trends continue to prioritize relaxed and cozy, many designers are incorporating blue into their palettes and using taupes and beiges over grays and whites for a more calming, neutral effect.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2024
The Milk Money actress accessorized with leather taupe open-toe platform sandals and lacy white fingerless gloves that peeked out from the blazer.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
But if your style and taste match the khaki and taupe colors, just be prepared to rinse and repeat.
—Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
Johnson wore shades of plum and taupe to give her eyes a smolder, plus The Lip Definer in #2 for an effortlessly neutral pout.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2024
Underneath the taupe canvas jacket with a corduroy collar, Bieber wore a cropped white shirt.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024
The spacious bag has several compartments to keep items organized, is made from strong double-face leather, and comes in four colors (gold/chalk light saddle, gold/black true red, black antique nickel/flax 2, or gold/taupe oxblood).
—Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
Decorating with Natural Elements Neutral, Muted Color Palettes Organic modern color schemes typically revolve around neutrals, including creamy white, warm gray, soft taupe, and subtle touches of black.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
Also infused with the shea butter and peptide formula, the Lip Tint has the same sheer but buildable formula in pink (Ribbon), berry (Raspberry Jelly), coffee (Espresso), and rose taupe (Toast).
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
French, literally, mole, from Old French, from Latin talpa
First Known Use
circa 1909, in the meaning defined above
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“Taupe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taupe. Accessed 24 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
taupe
noun
: a brownish gray
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