How to Use off-white in a Sentence
off-white
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Of course, there are tons of white (and off-white, cream, ecru, and eggshell) sneaks on the market.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 1 Aug. 2024
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The pages are a subtle off-white and have a weight and texture that draws you in.
—Medea Giordano, WIRED, 3 Jan. 2024
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The pages are a subtle off-white and have a weight and texture that draws you in.
—Medea Giordano, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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Trump paired it with an off-white belt to emphasize the waist.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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The new era's color, of course, is also an off-white hue.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 26 Apr. 2024
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Choose from gray, pink or off-white and get a 100% cotton shirt your mom will want to wear all the time.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 27 Apr. 2024
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Alan is dressed in blue jeans and a white shirt, while Hally wears a long, flowy off-white dress.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 13 June 2025
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Crisp, cool-toned whites have their place, but what about the inviting and timeless off-whites?
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
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Sadly, the black color is no longer available, but the same style in off-white is.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
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Pick it up in four colors ranging from off-white to brown.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2023
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This is a chameleon of color that can appear like a creamy off-white one minute, and a very pale gray-blue the next.
—Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 31 May 2023
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Now, snag this bag in a gorgeous off-white color for less than $40.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
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Remove from cream and off-white bouclé accent pieces and opt for warmer tones.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 Dec. 2023
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Shayk, 37, chose a silky off-white gown and matching ballet flats.
—Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023
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The muted off-white adds warmth to rustic and modern kitchens alike.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2023
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Chan paired her attire with a pair of off-white pointed toe wedge heels.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
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An off-white was used for the walls while the beams were painted with a pure white that managed to make the ceiling feel lighter.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2024
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Jaquez came straight from the airport, in off-white sweats and matching sneakers.
—Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024
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Meanwhile, Kelce went with a navy blue, short-sleeve collared shirt, off-white shorts and brown loafers.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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The set comes with two handmade, off-white vases with one small and one larger size.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
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The stoneware piece features an off-white and red glaze decal finish.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024
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While black is a neutral, easy-to-match color option, the faux suede bag comes in brown, olive and off-white, too.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
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From the front, the Aspen features a thin black or clay-colored outer bezel with a 1.3-inch off-white mat around the screen.
—PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
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In addition to olive green, the pleated pants come in neutrals like beige, off-white, and black.
—Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 29 July 2023
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The living room features a lantern that casts leafy shadows and a custom rug with notes of olive, off-white, and brown.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Nelson: Dan was wearing a brown jacket and an off-white shirt with blue stripes, jeans, and boots.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 19 July 2024
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All of the new products are available in a choice of graphite, off-white and black, depending on region and channel.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Just like how blue jeans can have both light and dark washes, white jeans come in pure white, off-white, and (cough cough) cream options.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
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Hull suggests going for softer and more forgiving shades of white, like off-whites or warm whites.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
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George, the birthday boy beside her, stuck to his own slick style, wearing a black polo top, off-white pants with a beige belt, and sand suede loafers.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 May 2026
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