How to Use taupe in a Sentence

taupe

noun
Definition of taupenext
  • 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
  • The print has pinks, purples, greens, blues and taupes.
    — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2020
  • 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
  • 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
  • Rather, there are varied shades of brown, burgundy, taupe, navy, green and gray.
    — Ingrid Schmidt, latimes.com, 27 Mar. 2018
  • The main draw is the abstract taupe and grey design beautiful enough to hang on a wall.
    — Keith Nelson, menshealth.com, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The sporting legend wore her hair blonde and loosely curled, with a smoky eye and a soft taupe lip.
    — Emily Dixon, Marie Claire, 25 Feb. 2021
  • Yellow and mint green up the fun in a playful nursery, while beige, taupe, and navy blue pack a punch.
    — Devin Alessio, ELLE Decor, 28 July 2016
  • An extension of the bourgeois trend, the Fall 2019 runways were awash in beige, taupe, and camel.
    — Emily Farra, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2019
  • A number of colors, such as taupe and whiskey, are available in sizes 5–12.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
  • Available in five shades: ebony, taupe, dark brown, medium brown, and soft brown.
    — Kristin Granero, SELF, 15 July 2022
  • Tori wearing a pleated taupe dress and Zach, 31, in a gray suit with a floral tie.
    — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, 30 Aug. 2021
  • Show-goers left their boxy black blazers and gabardine trench coats at home in favor of velvety camel and taupe suede versions.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024
  • If you're torn between going for a dark nail color and wanting something a little less stark, look no further than this smoky taupe.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2024

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