Examples of taupe in a Sentence
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The Hanes EcoSmart Crewneck Sweatshirt comes in a staggering 37 colors, ranging from neutrals like black, gray, and taupe to bolder hues including orange, pink, and purple.
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Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 5 Nov. 2023
Hill’s makeup artist Quinn Murphy deems taupe the color of the evening.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2023
The Two and a Half Men alum, 80, complemented her partner’s look by arriving in a metallic taupe outfit.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2023
Toast, a rose taupe, leans very much into the latte movement (above).
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2023
Available in dark gray, black, and taupe (though prices vary depending on color), the AllModern Farrah Rectangular Extendable Outdoor Dining Set comes with 10 chairs that can be easily collapsed or extended, depending on how many people need seats.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2023
Smith & Cult Nail Polish in Stockholm Syndrome View On Amazon
Since taupe is forever one of the most popular nail polish shades for fall, this deeper elephant grey shade should definitely be in your rotation during the month of October.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
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Forget taupe and oxblood—this brown nail color with reddish undertones makes autumn feel way cooler.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2023
The bed is a mix of a warm charcoal velvet and chrome, with linens in taupes and browns and a touch of green — along with two decorative pillows that each feature a white houndlike dog.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2023
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Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 5 Nov. 2023
Hill’s makeup artist Quinn Murphy deems taupe the color of the evening.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2023
The Two and a Half Men alum, 80, complemented her partner’s look by arriving in a metallic taupe outfit.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2023
Toast, a rose taupe, leans very much into the latte movement (above).
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2023
Available in dark gray, black, and taupe (though prices vary depending on color), the AllModern Farrah Rectangular Extendable Outdoor Dining Set comes with 10 chairs that can be easily collapsed or extended, depending on how many people need seats.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2023
Smith & Cult Nail Polish in Stockholm Syndrome View On Amazon
Since taupe is forever one of the most popular nail polish shades for fall, this deeper elephant grey shade should definitely be in your rotation during the month of October.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
Essie in Lights Down, Music Up View On Target View On Ulta
Forget taupe and oxblood—this brown nail color with reddish undertones makes autumn feel way cooler.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2023
The bed is a mix of a warm charcoal velvet and chrome, with linens in taupes and browns and a touch of green — along with two decorative pillows that each feature a white houndlike dog.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
French, literally, mole, from Old French, from Latin talpa
First Known Use
circa 1909, in the meaning defined above
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“Taupe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taupe. Accessed 7 Dec. 2023.
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: a brownish gray
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