How to Use auburn in a Sentence

auburn

1 of 2 adjective
  • At the time of the crimes, the killer was described as about 5-foot-9 with blond or auburn hair.
    Alene Tchekmedyian, latimes.com, 1 May 2018
  • The end result is a warm, auburn-meets-brunette shade that Rosen loves.
    Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 21 Apr. 2020
  • The waxing moon was cloaked in a haze of deep auburn Wednesday night.
    Nora Mishanec, SFChronicle.com, 1 Oct. 2020
  • At the time of the crimes he was described as being about 5-foot-9 with blond or auburn hair.
    Tribune News Service, NOLA.com, 25 Apr. 2018
  • Her favorite wig is made of auburn curls that hang down to her waist.
    Jenny Singer, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2021
  • McGee is forty-one and tall, with shoulder-length auburn hair.
    Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 2 June 2022
  • The front of her hair, including the blunt fringe, was a rosy pink color, and the rest of her hair was auburn.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 17 July 2023
  • From her seat in the back, a young woman with long auburn hair stepped forward with a gift, video of the event showed.
    Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2023
  • Zendaya wore her auburn hair down with soft waves and a lot of volume.
    Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2022
  • McQuilling is a white female with auburn hair and brown eyes.
    Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal, 30 June 2021
  • For those of us without flaming locks of auburn hair, search for an auburn-red wig.
    Sarah Zlotnick, Country Living, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The auburn look can also be achieved by adding dimension to brown and brunette hair.
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 3 July 2023
  • Complete with an auburn wig and green gown, Jonas was the spitting image of Sansa.
    Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Apr. 2019
  • In the selfie, Bella wears her auburn hair in a shag haircut topped with a dark red beanie.
    Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE.com, 24 Sep. 2021
  • Helen was described as 2-feet tall, 12 pounds with blue eyes and red or auburn hair.
    Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 28 Mar. 2022
  • There was beautiful cracked gilded glass above the lamp in the hallway, and this auburn glow.
    Christopher Moyer, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2021
  • Last fall, the actress went from nearly black to a vibrant, auburn red from her kitchen sink.
    Sarah Midkiff, refinery29.com, 13 Apr. 2021
  • Costa is 51 and girlish, with shoulder-length auburn hair and a wide smile.
    Erika Hayasaki, WIRED, 18 Apr. 2017
  • Throw on a pair of fingerless gloves and an auburn wig to look just like the movie character.
    Larry Stansbury, Good Housekeeping, 5 Aug. 2021
  • Kidman’s is classic Celeste, a straight auburn ’do with a set of heavy bangs.
    Yohana Desta, HWD, 5 Apr. 2018
  • Limp auburn hair, pale skin, which, com- bined with small, sharp dark eyes, gave her a look of feral alertness.
    Ew Staff, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2021
  • When an auburn pup with a plaid neck scarf relieves himself in the middle of the floor, no one bats an eye, and the mess is soon cleaned up.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2023
  • Her auburn hair looked even more vibrant against the white fabric, pulled back into a sleek pony tail.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 16 May 2022
  • Black's wife, Joyce, a slender auburn-haired southerner, sat in a box seat just off home plate.
    Plain Dealer Sports, cleveland.com, 9 July 2017
  • Underneath a cap, his auburn hair was matted, wet, and red.
    Dugan Arnett, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Nov. 2022
  • Henchy wore her auburn hair in a sleek ponytail, which contrasted with her mom’s loose waves.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2023
  • It's made of cedar with a beautiful auburn finish that will stand out in your backyard.
    Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2021
  • Roxy Hart was a version of the auburn beauty who shot her secret boyfriend while her husband was at work.
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Woman's Day, 12 May 2017
  • Roxy Hart was a version of the auburn beauty who shot her secret boyfriend while her husband was at work.
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Woman's Day, 12 May 2017
  • Making an appearance with Armani Beauty, the Stranger Things star wore her fiery auburn hair in an enviable curly bob.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2023
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auburn

2 of 2 noun
  • Auburn got swept over the weekend by Alabama and dropped out of the top 10.
    Christopher Dabe, NOLA.com, 8 May 2017
  • Chili chocolate is just as rich as the name sounds, with layers of auburn painted over deep browns.
    Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 3 Oct. 2018
  • According to that entry, the woman was thought to be 5-foot-5 with red or auburn hair.
    Rio Yamat, The Enquirer, 15 June 2023
  • This cardigan is available in 21 fall colors like khaki and auburn and in sizes XS–XL.
    Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The Finnish Spitz features erect ears, a dense coat, and a bushy tail, appearing in a range of colors from pale honey to deep auburn.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2012
  • Her thick auburn hair, pulled back tightly, flares richly around her shoulders.
    Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Its color is somewhere between chestnut and auburn, and the frosty streaks in it give it a sizzling golden sheen.
    Gavin Edwards, New York Times, 5 May 2020
  • Martin isn't the only famous person who has been feeling some auburn tresses for the warmer months.
    Emily Kirkpatrick, Peoplemag, 25 July 2023
  • But instead of disappearing in a few bites, this sultry mix of flavors is here to bless your brunette strands with a dash of rich auburn.
    Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 3 Oct. 2018
  • Our forever hair crush Rihanna wore her dark auburn in long, loose waves under a Dior beret.
    ELLE, 16 Dec. 2022
  • His hair, which is naturally a dirty blond, had been colored a luscious auburn, and tumbled in waves around his shoulders.
    Piczo, The New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2021
  • The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself.
    BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2021
  • At 1 pound each, their speckled brown bodies and auburn tails are outperformed by long, wispy white mustaches.
    Jamie Landers, Dallas News, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Instead, in the novel, her hair mellows to the coveted auburn, and Matthew, in a moment of tremendous fatherly kindness, gives her a dress with puffed sleeves.
    Willa Paskin, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2017
  • Brighter than her usual deep auburn, the Princess's new red hair color looks fresh and reminiscent of her mother Sarah's (Fergie's) signature hue.
    Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Oct. 2018
  • On Thursday, January 26, the 35-year-old shared a selfie to her Instagram Stories in which her honey blonde hair is transformed into a warm auburn.
    Sam Reed, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2023
  • While blowing her followers a kiss, Jorja Smith embraced a new ’do too, with a sandy auburn–hued bouffant that cascaded down into fluffy curls.
    Akili King, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2020
  • Of course, shades of orange — including deep auburn, copper, and rust — are essential for this look, but like a good recipe, this calls for more than one ingredient, or rather, makeup color.
    Annie Blay, Allure, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Kassidy Silva was practically destined to be an Allure Best of Beauty tester — more specifically, her auburn-toned, waist-length hair.
    Kristin Limoges, Allure, 15 Aug. 2022
  • Its color is set off by her blushing skin, by the rich but comparatively quiet background hues of khaki and burgundy and by the auburn of her hair, which Leighton encourages us to confuse with the textured cloth billowing all around her.
    Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Auburn got swept over the weekend by Alabama and dropped out of the top 10.
    Christopher Dabe, NOLA.com, 8 May 2017
  • Chili chocolate is just as rich as the name sounds, with layers of auburn painted over deep browns.
    Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 3 Oct. 2018
  • According to that entry, the woman was thought to be 5-foot-5 with red or auburn hair.
    Rio Yamat, The Enquirer, 15 June 2023
  • This cardigan is available in 21 fall colors like khaki and auburn and in sizes XS–XL.
    Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The Finnish Spitz features erect ears, a dense coat, and a bushy tail, appearing in a range of colors from pale honey to deep auburn.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2012
  • Her thick auburn hair, pulled back tightly, flares richly around her shoulders.
    Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Its color is somewhere between chestnut and auburn, and the frosty streaks in it give it a sizzling golden sheen.
    Gavin Edwards, New York Times, 5 May 2020
  • Martin isn't the only famous person who has been feeling some auburn tresses for the warmer months.
    Emily Kirkpatrick, Peoplemag, 25 July 2023
  • But instead of disappearing in a few bites, this sultry mix of flavors is here to bless your brunette strands with a dash of rich auburn.
    Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 3 Oct. 2018
  • Our forever hair crush Rihanna wore her dark auburn in long, loose waves under a Dior beret.
    ELLE, 16 Dec. 2022

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