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Examples of beige in a Sentence
Marci Robin, Allure, 13 Nov. 2023
Sedimentary is a light beige that is a fun alternative to the usual black but still goes with just about anything.
—Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023
While most carpet places will feature your average selection of safe grays and beiges, Doma offers pinks, purples, blues, and patterns, as well as more common options.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2023
Choose from a variety of colors ranging from neutrals like beige and maple to bright colors like pink.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
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Emma Stone wears beige on beige to see her film Bleat at the 61st New York Film Festival in N.Y.C. on Oct. 4.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
Then there are classic autumnal tones to consider, like an olive green, camel, or vanilla-bean beige.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2023
Adams: Finally, by the '90s we were all chromatically exhausted and starting leaning toward light colors like beiges and grays.
—Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 23 June 2023
At Behr alone, whites, beiges and creams took up nearly 40 percent of total paint sales for the first half of this year, and Benjamin Moore offers hundreds of shades of the color.
—Michelle Brunner, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2023
Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2023
The black one is practically a dupe for Mindy Kaling’s crossbody, while the warm beige color is like Jennifer Aniston’s.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 26 Nov. 2023
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Briggs & Riley: Select luggage from Briggs & Riley will be up to 30 percent off through November 27.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Nov. 2023
From another angle, though, the tone is far ashier, almost a dark beige blonde.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Nov. 2023
Her outfit consisted of a beige off-the-shoulder gown by the New York Fashion Week designer Proenza Schouler, which boasts a floor-length skirt and slits up the front and sides, as well as a pair of her signature Aquazzura pumps and a black leather clutch bag.
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2023
It was built with limestone and Roman beige bricks by renowned architect C.P.H. Gilbert, known for designing elegant mansions and apartment houses throughout New York City.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2023
Buildings that look a bit like an architecturally awkward supermarket cake: white and beige.
—Aisha Sabatini Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 2023
This set features three standard-sized scrunchies in beige, white, and black silk, great for any hair type and length.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2023
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Word History
Noun
borrowed from French, going back to Middle French baige, noun derivative of Old French bege "uncolored, having the color of natural wool," of uncertain origin
Adjective
borrowed from French — more at beige entry 1
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