Examples of nape in a Sentence
Her hair was tied back at the nape of her neck.
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Keep it low at the nape of the neck so the braid will really stand out.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Kim advises those who have more texture to also add in a light oil or cream, starting from the ends and working towards your nape.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
The uncluttered nape of the neck adds a sense of freshness and lightness.
—Adèle Bari, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
At the very nape of your neck, split the remaining hair into two sections—the left side and right side of your nape.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Kim advises those who have more texture to also add in a light oil or cream, starting from the ends and working towards your nape.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
The uncluttered nape of the neck adds a sense of freshness and lightness.
—Adèle Bari, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
At the very nape of your neck, split the remaining hair into two sections—the left side and right side of your nape.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
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 10 May. 2026.
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