Examples of nape in a Sentence
Her hair was tied back at the nape of her neck.
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Once your hair is dry, loosely gather it at the nape of your neck and begin braiding downwards, securing the end with a clear elastic band.
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Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2025
The wrap’s velcro closures at the top and nape of the neck ensure a snug fit that’s meant to help snatch your face.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Aug. 2025
For example, French bobs tend to be on the shorter side with a little bit of texture, while a classic bob is usually cut right at the nape of the neck and blunt.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 24 July 2025
Another snap shows the athletes in a convertible with Rodman tenderly holding her hand against the nape of Shelton's neck.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 14 July 2025
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Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2025
The wrap’s velcro closures at the top and nape of the neck ensure a snug fit that’s meant to help snatch your face.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Aug. 2025
For example, French bobs tend to be on the shorter side with a little bit of texture, while a classic bob is usually cut right at the nape of the neck and blunt.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 24 July 2025
Another snap shows the athletes in a convertible with Rodman tenderly holding her hand against the nape of Shelton's neck.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for nape
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“Nape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nape. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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