How to Use tortoiseshell in a Sentence

tortoiseshell

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• The black grounds the design while the tortoiseshell keeps it soft.
  — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
• The frame is available in shiny black and tortoiseshell.
  — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
• For the pattern-loving girlies, stripes, stars, and tortoiseshell are so in.
  — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
• Black is the focal point of this tortoiseshell design.
  — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
• Take a look at some of the many ways nail artists are interpreting tortoiseshell.
  — Condé Nast, Allure, 16 Aug. 2019
• For a weekend stay, something more deluxe, like a case of wine or tortoiseshell salad tongs.
  — Ali Wentworth, Town & Country, 7 Jan. 2013
• Solid black nails are interspersed with tortoiseshell for a moody mix.
  — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
• The clip, shared by @myzoohousee, shows an adult cat and a kitten, both with similar tortoiseshell coats.
  — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
• Available in everything from black to tortoiseshell to bright red, there’s a pair to match just about any mom’s style.
  — Terri Peters, Parents, 9 Nov. 2023
• Scroll on for some of our favorite examples of tortoiseshell nails for every style.
  — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2019
• The tortoiseshell shades are a great modern option, and the frame complements his oval face shape.
  — Christine Flammia, Esquire, 23 June 2017
• Yet another white cat flicks a lever that bangs a cowbell while a tortoiseshell reaches up to swat at a set of chimes.
  — Dan Nosowitz, Cosmopolitan, 12 Sep. 2017
• The tortoiseshell finish of the side table adds a layer of pattern.
  — Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Apr. 2018
• The library discovered that the desk held three pairs of glasses, two tortoiseshell and one wire-framed.
  — The Washington Post, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2017
• The rest of her nails are painted a simple light gray and a deep brown-burgundy to let the tortoiseshell do all the talking.
  — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 29 June 2023
• The coat featured shoulder epaulettes, a rain guard, a buckled belt, and tortoiseshell buttons.
  — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Dec. 2022
• Flossie is a 27-year-old British tortoiseshell cat − and the oldest living cat.
  — Josie Goodrich, USA TODAY, 14 July 2023
• The jovial retiree, with a wide grin and tortoiseshell glasses, worked in restaurants growing up, then had his own for five years.
  — TheWeek, 2 Feb. 2020
• Kenny paired the dress with a pair of white sling-backs with a tortoiseshell block heel, a white shoulder bag, and a large set of hoop earrings.
  — Zoë Weiner, Teen Vogue, 8 Oct. 2018
• The tortoiseshell buttons add a little luxury, and the rich green shade pops against all the neutrals in a fall wardrobe.
  — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
• Harvest is a 6-year-old tortoiseshell cat with a great sense of independence.
  — OregonLive.com, 19 Dec. 2017
• This tortoiseshell cat trinket dish will keep their treasures safe and sound — and garner many complements at the same time.
  — Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 26 Sep. 2022
• Sarah Flint takes your run-of-the-mill tall style and elevates it with a sleek navy hue and gorgeous tortoiseshell block heel.
  — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 19 Dec. 2022
• The slim shape gives off cool-girl energy, while the tortoiseshell finish keeps them feeling classic.
  — Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
• By fall, tortoiseshell and cheetah prints were gaining steam, and now winter has seen lace and plaid become standouts.
  — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
• Celine tortoiseshell sunglasses, a white T-shirt, and blue jeans.
  — Douglas Greenwood, Vogue, 26 May 2022
• Duckie, their young tortoiseshell cat, on the other hand, is still an explorer-in-training.
  — Sarah Sekula, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2021
• Or, opt for a classic tortoiseshell pattern, reimagined in a super-fine, glassy cat-eye finish.
  — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
• One black pair's available on Poshmark, and a tortoiseshell pair is available at Saks.
  — Katherine J Igoe, Marie Claire, 13 Feb. 2020
• Everything from tortoiseshell and florals to gold details looks gorgeous when paired with a white nail design.
  — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 24 May 2026

tortoiseshell

2 of 2 adjective

• Their tortoiseshell print boasts a pop of lavender around the lenses and on the inner arms for a glam look with a modern twist.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Nov. 2025
• There are also tortoiseshell eyeglasses and a pair of reading glasses in a black and gold case.
  — Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2022
• Plus crimson auras and tortoiseshell patterns.
  — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
• Her tortoiseshell headband is just about seared into the minds of It girls everywhere.
  — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
• From a closet-size barber stall, three men called out; a merchant in another stall held up his tortoiseshell cat. Exploring Luxor’s riches After a celebratory breakfast the next day — crepes, strawberry juice, Turkish coffee — our cruise ended.
  — Michelle Green, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2019
• Meghan also donned a pair of her favorite Sarah Flint pumps, which feature a tortoiseshell heel.
  — Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Oct. 2018
• Gold studs pair perfectly with the brown color palette of tortoiseshell patterns.
  — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
• The dress comes in three pretty washes, all of which have contrast stitching and tortoiseshell-inspired buttons.
  — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
• Kon also revealed the roster of nail polishes that were used to create the tortoiseshell pattern.
  — Sara Miranda, Allure, 28 Dec. 2021
• Most of the frames are tortoiseshell or black, with tinted lens colors ranging from yellow to pink, blue and everything in between.
  — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
• Rodgers, who is thirty-eight, scanned the menu through tortoiseshell glasses before settling on avocado toast.
  — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
• The singer-songwriter went with a shiny brown tortoiseshell-esque version, which served as a warm and neutral complement to her outfit.
  — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
• The tortoiseshell palette is deconstructed in this look, which features a blend of full torties, chocolate brown tips, and barley there caramel auras.
  — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
• He was dressed casually but crisply, tortoiseshell glasses framing his face and a giant analog watch devouring his right wrist.
  — Jesse Lichtenstein, New York Times, 15 June 2017
• Now, six years later, large amounts of ceanothus, an evergreen shrub that tortoiseshell butterfly caterpillars love to eat, have grown back.
  — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
• Sweeney, who appeared to be sitting on a boat, added a pair of tortoiseshell sunglasses and covered her platinum blonde lob with a cream Tecovas baseball cap.
  — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 June 2026
• Matchett also produces tortoiseshell hair accessories and has expanded into silver and gold stainless steel hoops too.
  — Emily Farra, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2017
• Even the simplest design details, like a red smile line hugging a tortoiseshell French tip, or a lipstick-red border outlining each nail, can make a bold statement.
  — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
• An InStyle editor shares 15 ways to explore tortoiseshell nails.
  — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
• Hazel is quietly plotting her escape behind extremely cute tortoiseshell sunglasses with lenses shaped like hexagons.
  — Jessica Goldstein, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2021
• The latest version is available in four distinct frames, including white, tortoiseshell, and burgundy with a handful of beautiful lens options.
  — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 17 May 2022
• LovieaShop created a tortoiseshell face mask chain that is available in multiple colors like One, a cream and tan, and Eight, a pink ombré.
  — Nicole Saunders, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2021
• This manicure radiates positive energy with a mix of tortoiseshell print, blooming gel flowers, and pops of funky blue airbrushing.
  — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
• Meanwhile, Kate recently broke out a similar tortoiseshell pair while in The Bahamas last March.
  — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 10 Apr. 2022
• The shoes are a standout thanks to their tall, 105mm tortoiseshell-effect heel that features a long, gold T-bar logo along the back of the rectangular heel.
  — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
• The monochromatic fit was finished off with tortoiseshell oval sunglasses from Heaven Mayhem, a caramel brown leather bag, and polka dot, pointed pumps.
  — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2025
• Scorched Bamboo Bookshelves These are gorgeous, warm shelves made of wood that looks burnt, or that has a tortoiseshell appearance (like seen in the etagere sheet music holder above).
  — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
• Like most animal prints, styling renditions for tortoiseshell manicure are endless, from ultra-glossy finishes to modern takes on classic French tips.
  — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
• The genderless product is available in a range of colorways and in plain and tortoiseshell versions, all made in France from cellulose acetate and fully recyclable.
  — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
• While leopard and zebra prints are bona fide staples for maximalist moments, tortoiseshell patterns offer a subdued sophistication.
  — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026