Examples of nape in a Sentence
Her hair was tied back at the nape of her neck.
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How Carolyn Bessette wore a headband Carolyn Bessette delivered a master class in how versatile a headband can be, styling her long blonde hair straight and loose, in a sleek low ponytail, or gathered in a nape-skimming bun.
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Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026
Another idea for a wedding day chignon is to create volume and depth at the nape of your neck.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Kartier later picks the puppy up by the nape of his neck and carries him out of the room.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
These types of pixie cuts are still on the shorter end, tending to hit between the top of the head and the nape of the neck.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
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Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026
Another idea for a wedding day chignon is to create volume and depth at the nape of your neck.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Kartier later picks the puppy up by the nape of his neck and carries him out of the room.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
These types of pixie cuts are still on the shorter end, tending to hit between the top of the head and the nape of the neck.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Nape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nape. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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