slate gray

noun

: a bluish-gray color

Examples of slate gray in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web From a distance, the slate gray roof and central white tower of the Brahekyrkan church appear charming. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024 As far as Northern California beaches go, Lindy isn’t particularly pleasant or pretty; the sand is gross, the water’s cold and slate gray on account of the persistent fog that hangs around the area. Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024 Just beyond the house were the waters of eastern Narragansett Bay, slate gray under a cloudy January sky. Joanna Slater, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2024 Others like it include Zara’s slate gray style and pleated picks from Aritzia and Veronica Beard. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2024 Then, accessorize with Staud’s matching suede knee-high boots and Loewe’s Squeeze handbag in a slate gray. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2024 Kardashian looked incredible in a slate gray Rick Owens ensemble, comprised of a bandeau and a matching asymmetrical maxi skirt with ruching details and large thigh-high leg slit. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Apr. 2023 On several occasions, Ratajkowski has worn a slate gray calf-length coat, which she’s paired with slouchy khaki pants and Pumas, as well as Loewe Cloud sneakers and sweats—the perfect way to level up a preschool drop-off look! Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2023 Other standout moments include Dempsey’s looks at the Venice Film Festival for the premiere of Ferrari; Taika Waititi’s suit for his wedding to Rita Ora; and the slate gray double-breasted suit Gwyneth Paltrow wore at her Park City ski accident trial. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2023

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“Slate gray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slate%20gray. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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