Definition of ombre
:an old three-handed card game popular in Europe especially in the 17th and 18th centuries
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Her co-star Kate Beckinsale was also in attendance, wearing a Marchesa gown with layers of ombre pink tulle.
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The actress took to Instagram yesterday to share a selfie that elevated her artfully air dried lengths to new heights—thanks to the addition of a bold ombre pink cowboy that channeled just the right dose of je ne sais quoi.
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The blue theme carries onto the black and blue ombre on the handles.
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This subtle ombre technique is quite simple (a slightly imperfect flow looks more interesting and organic).
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Origin and Etymology of ombre
Definition of ombré
:having colors or tones that shade into each other
—used especially of fabrics in which the color is graduated from light to dark
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Seafoam green ombre walls and lotus flower lighting bring serenity to the space.
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Create an ombre effect by going one shade darker at the tail end of the brow, while keeping the first two thirds lighter.
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She's had a short brunette bob, long blonde ombre hair, and even a bowl cut.
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BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES: Bridesmaids wore various purple ombre dresses from Wtoo by Watters.
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The Queen of the Fairies is slated to wear pastel colors, dainty shoes, ombre wings and a crown of flowers.
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Origin and Etymology of ombré
French, past participle of ombrer to shade, from Italian ombrare, from ombra shade, from Latin umbra — more at umbrage
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