palette

noun

pal·ette | \ ˈpa-lət

Definition of palette

1 : a thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on

2a : the set of colors put on the palette

b(1) : a particular range, quality, or use of color The designer's palette consisted mostly of earth tones.

(2) : a comparable range, quality, or use of available elements a rich palette of tones and timbres a palette of flavors a palette of vegetables

Examples of palette in a Sentence

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His line features everything from eye shadow palettes to highlighters and even a little bit of Jeffree Star merch. — Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, "Everything You Need to Know About Makeup Guru Jeffree Star," 9 Apr. 2019 Right now, Nordstrom is offering awesome discounts on hair tools, beauty palettes, brush sets, and more from brands like MAC, Stila, Benefit Cosmetics, and T3 for up to half off their original price. — Tiffany Dodson, SELF, "Nordstrom Has Beauty Products on Sale for Up to 50 Percent Off," 16 Feb. 2019 The carmine red of the massive steel front door was chosen from Le Corbusier’s color palette. — Sarah Medford, WSJ, "Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky Dreamed of a Modern Home in a Pastoral Setting," 11 Dec. 2018 Jenner launched Kylie Cosmetics in 2015, beginning with her lip iconic lip kits and then branching out with everything from eyeshadow palettes to illuminating powders to concealers and more. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, "Kylie Jenner's Kylie Cosmetics Line Launched at Ulta Today and Twitter Can't Deal," 17 Nov. 2018 Not quite neutrals, like a Naked Palette, but definitely toned down from the galaxy palette. — Sarah Spellings, The Cut, "Rihanna Dropped a New Fenty Beauty Palette, and It’s Spicy," 25 June 2018 The ensemble moves fluidly in shifting the few pieces of furniture on Jeffrey D. Kmiec’s spare Art Deco-inspired set, whose neutral cream-and-gray palette serves as a suitable backdrop for the fire and color of John Nasca’s costumes. — Kerry Reid, chicagotribune.com, "Kokandy stages a jazzy, grand musical farewell in the Berlin-set 'Grand Hotel'," 24 Apr. 2018 Polished denim is having a moment—last week, the Duchess of Sussex wore an A-line denim dress by Carolina Herrera—and Holmes's navy-on-indigo palette had an elongating effect. — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "Katie Holmes Channels Jackie O (Again) in Summer’s Most Versatile Skirt," 30 July 2018 This palette contains three powders that turn to cream on the skin. — Jessica Prince Erlich, The Cut, "The 15 Best Highlighters," 11 May 2018

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