How to Use ombré in a Sentence

ombré

adjective
  • She's had a short brunette bob, long blonde ombre hair, and even a bowl cut.
    Elizabeth Denton, Allure, 19 June 2017
  • When the sun sparkles through the bed of ombre purple-to-pink tulips at Smale Park, thank the park workers.
    Jennie Key, Cincinnati.com, 1 May 2018
  • This shade is a greige blonde hue with dark roots for a slight ombre effect.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 9 Mar. 2022
  • An ombre area rug of rich dark blues recalls the landscape at dawn and dusk.
    Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022
  • Here's a unique ombre tree that's sure to be a showstopper.
    Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 23 Sep. 2022
  • Once there was an ombre paint effect that faded as the tower reached the sky.
    Cailey Rizzo, Smithsonian, 20 Mar. 2018
  • Among features of note are new ombre grey wood floors, skylights and a lounge on the second floor.
    Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2019
  • Woman's Day Want to create an ombre cake without all of the work?
    Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 14 Apr. 2022
  • The Queen of the Fairies is slated to wear pastel colors, dainty shoes, ombre wings and a crown of flowers.
    Andrea Mills, Orange County Register, 17 May 2017
  • Start by applying the lip liner around the perimeter of your lips and then blend with the lip gloss for a neutral, ombre lip.
    Victoria Rodriguez, Seventeen, 5 Mar. 2018
  • Bring the tunes on the go with this portable speaker, boasting all of the good vibes with its yellow and blue ombre hues.
    Leah Campano, Seventeen, 27 July 2022
  • Delight Frozen fans with this cute Elsa doll, which comes dressed in a blue ombre dress just like in Frozen 2 and has a blonde braid for kids to style.
    Fiona Tapp, CNN Underscored, 27 Nov. 2020
  • The homage was spot on, though Ellis-Ross did add her own twist, namely ombre Christian Louboutin pumps and a sleek bowl cut.
    Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2019
  • Create an ombre effect by going one shade darker at the tail end of the brow, while keeping the first two thirds lighter.
    Sarah Wu, Teen Vogue, 21 June 2017
  • The warm floral pays homage to a sparkling sunset not only with its juice, but also the ombre bottle.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2021
  • Choose from pink or blue ombre sets, and display the eggs on their own or string them into a festive banner.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2021
  • An ombre look is sure to be a showstopper for one of the events on your social calendar.
    Essence, 10 Aug. 2022
  • Delta wore an ombre bathing suit while Lincoln stood with her arms crossed in a striped cardigan and jean shorts with flower prints.
    Naledi Ushe, PEOPLE.com, 14 Aug. 2021
  • The set comes complete with three natural nail styles (a classic white french tip, an ombre french and nude) and brush on nail glue.
    Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Moving up the wall, repeat this with your lighter colors to achieve an ombre effect.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Modeling two of the looks herself, Kylie showed off her famous curves in an ombre, criss-cross suit.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 17 Aug. 2021
  • Tash painted the front pieces of Lottie's hair and then shaded in the ends for an ombre effect (that, FYI, doesn't look awkward at all).
    Alyssa Hardy, Teen Vogue, 25 Jan. 2018
  • The extensions have a subtle ombre effect, fading to a lighter shade of caramel towards the ends.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 11 Oct. 2019
  • The trees are available in ombre green and gold designs with sizes ranging from 9 inches to 12.5 inches tall.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2020
  • Tall black palm trees stand against an ombre orange, pink, and purple background.
    ELLE, 22 Apr. 2022
  • The stones that comprise the bracelet are princess cut and can range from a rainbow of exuberant colors to a more subtle ombre mix.
    Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 21 June 2021
  • The final look was an ombre gown with a chiffon bust overlay, thigh-high side slit and dramatic two-foot train.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 28 Feb. 2022
  • Make sure to check out the super cool ombre logo at the side, which adds an unexpected burst of color.
    Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 22 Nov. 2022
  • There was a high-necked navy blue and gold look, another with white-and-blue ombre sleeves and sparkling crystals with a bold glittering gold.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2021
  • Make this clever ombre paper chain wall hanging out of seasonal colors or those that match your decor.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 19 Dec. 2022

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