as in pale
lacking intensity of color
a pastel blue to go with the pale pink walls
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Recent Examples of pastel
Mary Honkus, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2025
Shop the set in sizes S to XXL and 22 colors, including pastel hues like light blue and green.
—Hailey Roy, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Colson Thayer, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The Old-School Sneaker With Wool Pants Pair a chunky dad sneaker with slightly-twisted suiting separates, a suede blazer and pastel polo, for an idiosyncratic look.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Beyond the fact that each pack comes with 42 different nails in 21 sizes, there are also endless color and design options to choose from—from French tips and ombré pastels to solid colors to intricate nail designs.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2025
Shop the set in sizes S to XXL and 22 colors, including pastel hues like light blue and green.
—Hailey Roy, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
The color scheme opted for pastel pinks, blues, and yellows.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The Old-School Sneaker With Wool Pants Pair a chunky dad sneaker with slightly-twisted suiting separates, a suede blazer and pastel polo, for an idiosyncratic look.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastel
Adjective
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One moment, the Sound of Sleat is a sheet of silver under a pale sun; the next, wind drives rain sideways into the distillery’s courtyard, rattling the pagoda roof.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Curiosity and possibly even lust play into their first encounter; part of the welcome complexity between this pale-skinned woman of substance and this tall, equally alabaster, formerly dead drink of water is the ambiguity in their initial interactions.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Artist Don Carney has released a series of fine art prints of Lover’s Eyes created from his watercolor and gouache paintings.—
Rima Suqi,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Imagine the brown and black watercolor seen on the outside of certain sunglasses, but on the ends of nails.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Williams, in a faded plaid shirt, gray hair sprouting from under a John Deere hat, paced.—
Molly Parker,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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While some might have a faded tie-dye shirt in the back of their closet and listen to the occasional Grateful Dead album, seniors across the spectrum are turning to cannabis—many for the first time.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There was no picture, there was no drawing, there has been so many lies, so much prevarication, so much cover up.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Earlier this week, transit officials in North Carolina released a graphic video showing the fatal stabbing of 23-year-old Zarutska on a light rail train.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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By removing color, the focus shifts to texture, light, gesture, and gaze — emphasizing the nuances of connection and the multiplicity of what love can look like beyond normative, romanticized ideals.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Artist Don Carney has released a series of fine art prints of Lover’s Eyes created from his watercolor and gouache paintings.—
Rima Suqi,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The legendary artist and North Shore resident — who uses gouache paints to create lifelike depictions of Marvel and DC characters — is constantly creating.—
Kelly Haramis,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Paints and Brushes You can regularly find acrylic or tempera paint in a variety of colors.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Sep. 2025
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Munch made many different versions of the celebrated work, including one painting (tempera and oil on cardboard), one drawing (crayon on cardboard) and six lithographs.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Synthetic fabrics like microfiber, nylon, polyester, acrylic, and performance fabrics are all safe for at-home treatment.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bring your own artwork and supplies (acrylic, oil, or watercolor) to work with Alex and fellow artists.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Pastel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastel. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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