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Her makeup, meanwhile, included taupe eyeshadow, pink blush, and a nude lip.—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 June 2026 Off-White Cabinets With Greige Marble Opt for a warm, taupe-like white tone to soften cool gray appliances.—Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026 While out in Los Angeles, the Friends star wore a pair of vacation-ready blue jeans, an airy gray tank top, and a taupe sun hat for some portable shade.—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026 Rooms are stately and serene, outfitted in muted tones like cream and taupe, with sweeping views of the bay.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for taupe
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Etymology
French, literally, mole, from Old French, from Latin talpa