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Definition of pastel
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Examples of pastel in a Sentence
She has a collection of pastels.
She prefers a pastel like light yellow.
The room is painted in a pastel shade of blue.
Recent Examples of pastel from the Web
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This annual plein air paint-out event involves artists working outdoors on a July weekend and then exhibiting the resulting paintings, watercolors and pastels at the arts center.
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Adding in a few lighter shades to the mix, such as muted pastels and a light grey, will make for the perfect balance during this transitional time of year.
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Kris Van Stockum is a Deerfield resident who creates mixed media pieces in water color, oil pastel and collage.
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The Shades of Blue actress opted for a pastel blue Valentino cape gown while the former Yankee wore a Tom Ford tuxedo.
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Prolific artist Lisa Borden works in oils, pastels and acrylics.
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Both offer an astounding selection, from deep purple anemones to silky white calla lilies to pastel pink snapdragons.
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Pinks, pastels and worn denim gave a nostalgic touch, along with boyish stripes.
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Fanning, who usually opts for pastels or whimsical patterns, was dressed in a silver metallic gown by Naeem Khan along with Tiffany jewels.
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Origin and Etymology of pastel
French, from Italian pastello, from Late Latin pastellus woad, from diminutive of pasta
pastel
Definition of pastel
1a : of or relating to a pastelb : made with pastels
2 : pale and light in color
3 : lacking in body or vigor
Examples of pastel in a Sentence
a pastel blue to go with the pale pink walls
Recent Examples of pastel from the Web
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Better check if those neon pastel parachute pants are still tucked away in your closet.
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Sarah Cummins, in a jeweled sleeveless peplum top and pastel pants, cheerfully greeted and welcomed them to the reception in the glass house, one of the many Pinterest-picture-perfect spots at the Ritz.
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Cave Bro Romper creator Darryll DiPietro tells me that the whole idea behind his project was to give people an alternative to RompHim's paisley and pastel designs.
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There’s the photo of Daphne Groeneveld with electric-pink eyebrows; Sora Choi in pastel-speckled eyes; Taylor Hill wearing stickers as makeup.
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On top of opening up about her health issues and recovery, the mother of three also debuted a pretty pastel look to celebrate life and joy.
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In pastel pinks and purples, an enchanting mix of columbines, lupines and foxgloves bloom in pockets of sun underneath Japanese maples.
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Juno also caught a glimpse of the powerful auroras that glow near the poles, which are curiously devoid of cloudy bands and are instead roiling, pastel-colored messes of storms and spirals that look very different from each other.
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Launched May 15 with a goal of $10,000, the group's Kickstarter campaign for its pastel-colored, one-piece shorts outfit for men — starting at $90, or three for $255 — quickly went viral.
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First Known Use of pastel
1884
PASTEL Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of pastel for English Language Learners
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: a type of chalk made from a powdery substance that is used for drawing and comes in many different colors
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: a drawing that is done using pastels
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: a pale or light color
PASTEL Defined for Kids
Definition of pastel for Students
1 : a soft pale color
2 : a crayon made by mixing ground coloring matter with a watery solution of a gum
3 : a drawing made with pastels
Definition of pastel for Students
1 : made with pastels
2 : light and pale in color a pastel blouse
Learn More about pastel
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