in pastels

phrase

: using pastels as one's medium
The artist works mostly in pastels.

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The duo matched in pastels tones; Charlotte, who was 3 years old at the time, also accessorized her look with a few red hair ribbons. Emma Banks, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026 At this year’s Annual Actor Awards, many stars were seen in pastels and fun pops of color on the red carpet, like actress Sarah Pidgeon, who was wearing a light pink Balenciaga gown. Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026 She is remembered as a gifted painter and skillful in pastels, in addition to being an avid supporter of philanthropic causes and frequent golfer, finding both love and frustration in the sport, her family says. Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026 Colorful appliances in pastels and trendy greens are already popular, and this year, brands seem to be taking things one step further with patterned appliances—especially floral appliances. Cori Sears, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in pastels

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“In pastels.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20pastels. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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