earth tone
noun
: any of various rich colors containing some brown
When fashion becomes elaborate, makeup colors take a quieter stance. Earth tones in particular—mustard, cocoa, taupe, and wheat—are well suited to this monochromatic look.—
Anna Quinn
Anna QuinnFrom the mellow earth tones of old stone walls to the brilliant colors of space-age titanium, the bodegas of Spain's most prestigious wine region embody a dynamic culture of architecture …—Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen
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Examples of earth tone in a Sentence
She wears a lot of earth tones.
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The 2017 Suspiria is a three-hour odyssey into tightly woven female relationships that create an insular hive of dancers and witches living against the backdrop of political unrest in ’70s Berlin — and everyone is in earth tones this time around!
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2024
These earth tones tap into some of fall’s most prominent color trends, as seen on recent Fendi, Max Mara, and Burberry runways.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024
As far as colors, neutrals and earth tones are fair game—but like all the trendiest bags of the moment, dark cherry boots are especially chic this season.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2024
Drawing inspiration from the 1800s fashion and its impact on the Western world cultivated in a collection full of corsets, linen, lace, and earth tones.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2024
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Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2024
These earth tones tap into some of fall’s most prominent color trends, as seen on recent Fendi, Max Mara, and Burberry runways.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024
As far as colors, neutrals and earth tones are fair game—but like all the trendiest bags of the moment, dark cherry boots are especially chic this season.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2024
Drawing inspiration from the 1800s fashion and its impact on the Western world cultivated in a collection full of corsets, linen, lace, and earth tones.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2024
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“Earth tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earth%20tone. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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