How to Use earth tone in a Sentence
earth tone
noun- She wears a lot of earth tones.
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Fall is all about rich earth tones like browns and camel.
—Samantha Brash, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
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This easy-to-live-with earth tone is the safest bet across the board.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
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Anne Klein makes calm clothes, cream colors, earth tones.
—Stephanie Mansfield, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
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Stone and earth tones evoke calm in the handsomely spare room.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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Embrace the earth tone with shimmery cat eye.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
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The home’s main kitchen looks out over the pool and deck, which was painted in earth tones.
—Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2024
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Peylak’s cloak was intense with earth tones.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
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Throughout are warm neutrals and earth tones, airy pinks, and bright whites.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2023
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The two wore matching earth tones, as Hawn was dressed in green pants and a white coat.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2023
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The palette ranges from black and white to earth tones such as chocolate, ecru, blue and green.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
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It's made with strong suede in a variety of earth tones that's hand-sewn for a rugged look.
—The Good Housekeeping Institute, Good Housekeeping, 2 Nov. 2017
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The elegant guest rooms feature earth tones and ocean views.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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The palette is simple, veering from cozy earth tones to bright whites.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 May 2026
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Starlight, which is perfect for people who love cooler earth tones.
—Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 7 July 2023
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Think baggy robes, belted tunics, and scarves in earth tones.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 27 June 2025
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Thomas’ color palette was grounded in browns, creams and earth tones.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 June 2024
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Choose a palette like earth tones, neutrals, pastels or blues.
—New York Times, 29 Oct. 2019
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The surface of the concrete piers will have raised shapes of tree trunks and will be stained with an earth tone.
—Kevin Spear, OrlandoSentinel.com, 25 Jan. 2018
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Think tons of light oak wood and lots of earth tones, plus splashes of black, brass, and swaths of marble.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
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Lean into earth tones for a cozy atmosphere with a color boost.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
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The colors range from soothing earth tones and pastels to deep jewel tones.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 18 May 2024
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The color in question is beige, a muted earth tone that's much more wearable.
—Alex Warner, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022
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In terms of color, almost anything goes, from classic black to earth tones.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noren curtains in earth tones seclude diners from the busy street outside and from the kitchen.
—Jessica Henderson, The New Yorker, 12 July 2019
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Try a mix of pumpkin and earth tones, then two sheer neutral bases dotted with falling leaves.
—Marissa Oliva, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Sep. 2023
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In subdued earth tones and airy constructions, men’s looks for striking out on your own.
—New York Times, 27 Feb. 2018
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Try earth tone shades such as sandy beige, terracotta, or chocolate brown.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
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Neutral earth tones or basic blacks are the way to go for a more minimalist look.
—Franziska Fuchs, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2025
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Gone in the interior are the flashy neon colors in favor of warm earth tones.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2023
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