pastels

Definition of pastelsnext
plural of pastel

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Noun
  • The film’s stylized, childlike drawings not only reflect Giuseppe’s highly mutable nature, but also his innocence and naiveté as well.
    Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
    Jordan Kellogg, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • As a result, there were always several sketches that might not make it into the broadcast.
    Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Purchased largely via auction houses, the collection spans centuries and continents and comprises all types of works, from sculptures to sketches and oil paintings.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Pastels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastels. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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