How to Use taupe in a Sentence

taupe

noun

• The walls were a mangy taupe, but African-print sheets hung over the windows.
  — Francesca Mari, The New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2020
• Carpet has morphed over the years, from the yellow ’70s shag to the beige and taupe of the ’90s.
  — Matthew Townsend, latimes.com, 10 June 2019
• Top the black crust with a taupe polish and the small end of a dotter tool.
  — Carly Cardellino, Cosmopolitan, 4 Jan. 2018
• This closed-toe slip-on shoe comes in taupe and can be worn year-round.
  — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2024
• Choose the Naked 2 palette for bronze and taupe shades, or Naked 3 for rose shades.
  — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 21 Oct. 2019
• And this deep-v taupe blazer fits the je ne sais quoi bill.
  — Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Oct. 2022
• So shy taupe is now serving hors d’oeuvres across Japan, and the best is yet to come?
  — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2024
• The pool is a real pop of color in the massive space of taupe tones.
  — Allyson Portee, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
• Use taupes, browns, and burgundy shades to keep the fall vibe.
  — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 13 July 2023
• Choose from gray, pink, taupe and blue — all of which are soothing shades.
  — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 24 July 2023
• Score it for 40% off in a robin's egg blue, gray, or taupe color.
  — Sam Peters, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022
• The clogs are now sold out in taupe on the Kohl’s website but are still available in black.
  — Madison Malone Kircher, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2022
• Of six colors, easy-to-match taupe and black have the best price at up to 50 percent off.
  — Clint Davis, People.com, 5 June 2025
• There’s also a dark taupe available for the same price.
  — Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
• The print has pinks, purples, greens, blues and taupes.
  — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2020
• They’re designed to soothe and relax in taupe and cream and have pops of color to draw the eyes.
  — Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
• Colors such as taupe, white, brown and even gray can work well.
  — Ap McClatchy, The Mercury News, 9 July 2019
• Often this mix is a touch of yellow, brown or taupe and a cream shade.
  — Tori Crowther, refinery29.com, 9 July 2024
• There’s black leather, taupe suede, and there’s the blue suede that looks perfect for yachting.
  — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2023
• In Mind: This pick is only available in prints and taupe.
  — Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2023
• Hill’s makeup artist Quinn Murphy deems taupe the color of the evening.
  — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2023
• The color of the casing is grey with less of a taupe accent and more matt silver.
  — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
• While white works well in most spaces, ivory or taupe add warmth that white may not give you.
  — Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2023
• If all-white feels too stark, pair it with taupe and gold for a striking combo.
  — Stephanie Granada, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2014
• The runway-ready look was finished with a sheer skirt, Prada’s lime satin drawstring bag, and taupe kitten heels.
  — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
• Meanwhile, her glam was soft and even-toned, bolstered only by a sharp baby wing of black liner, highlight on her nose and a faded taupe hue on her lips.
  — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
• Paired with flannel sheets (maybe these in a taupe), this would make a great addition for cabin bedding.
  — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Jan. 2026
• However, stock is running low in the wine leather and fan-favorite chocolate brown, and navy and taupe have sold out, so grab a pair before they're all gone.
  — Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
• Color choices mimic those of the terrain, all soft greens, light grays, and muted taupes.
  — Kristine Thomason, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
• Warm woods, taupe, and natural touches, such as tables cast from tree roots, create an organic feel.
  — Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026