1
: a thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on
2
a
: 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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Get galactic with the Too Faced Cosmic Crush Eyeshadow Palette, or opt for an ultra-versatile palette from Urban Decay or Morphe that'll make your nude eye shadow dreams come true.
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Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 24 Nov. 2023
The blue, white, and orange color palette, meanwhile, is a nod to the flag of New York City.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2023
Thurstan Design in London is responsible for the color palette and the majority of design details.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2023
This palette features ten ultra-pigmented, blendable neutral shades, perfect for creating stunning eye looks that match the fall aesthetic.
—Kathy Barr, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
To make a point, and the points seem as limitless as the tartan palette, punks in the ’80s wore it.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 16 Nov. 2023
The couple is back with another risqué holiday card for McCarthy's clean makeup brand, Formless Beauty, which is launching three new Holiday Bundles, including the high-shine lip glosses, Bronzed Beauty eyeshadow palette and the new Elevate mascara.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 15 Nov. 2023
And the surreal, dramatic scenery of the steaming El Tatio Geysers at sunrise can only be rivaled by the fiery palette of the Valle de Catarpe canyons at dusk.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2023
Yet, with their muted or all-gray palettes, the pictures aren’t especially summery.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2023
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Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 24 Nov. 2023
The blue, white, and orange color palette, meanwhile, is a nod to the flag of New York City.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2023
Thurstan Design in London is responsible for the color palette and the majority of design details.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2023
This palette features ten ultra-pigmented, blendable neutral shades, perfect for creating stunning eye looks that match the fall aesthetic.
—Kathy Barr, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
To make a point, and the points seem as limitless as the tartan palette, punks in the ’80s wore it.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 16 Nov. 2023
The couple is back with another risqué holiday card for McCarthy's clean makeup brand, Formless Beauty, which is launching three new Holiday Bundles, including the high-shine lip glosses, Bronzed Beauty eyeshadow palette and the new Elevate mascara.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 15 Nov. 2023
And the surreal, dramatic scenery of the steaming El Tatio Geysers at sunrise can only be rivaled by the fiery palette of the Valle de Catarpe canyons at dusk.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2023
Yet, with their muted or all-gray palettes, the pictures aren’t especially summery.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2023
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palette
noun
pal·ette
ˈpal-ət 
1
: a thin usually oval board or tablet with a hole for the thumb at one end used by a painter to lay and mix pigments on
2
: the colors put on the palette
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