How to Use off-white in a Sentence

off-white

noun
  • Of course, there are tons of white (and off-white, cream, ecru, and eggshell) sneaks on the market.
    — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 1 Aug. 2024
  • The pages are a subtle off-white and have a weight and texture that draws you in.
    — Medea Giordano, WIRED, 3 Jan. 2024
  • The pages are a subtle off-white and have a weight and texture that draws you in.
    — Medea Giordano, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Trump paired it with an off-white belt to emphasize the waist.
    — Mikelle Street, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The new era's color, of course, is also an off-white hue.
    — Lauren Huff, EW.com, 26 Apr. 2024
  • Choose from gray, pink or off-white and get a 100% cotton shirt your mom will want to wear all the time.
    — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 27 Apr. 2024
  • Alan is dressed in blue jeans and a white shirt, while Hally wears a long, flowy off-white dress.
    — Kayla Grant, People.com, 13 June 2025
  • Crisp, cool-toned whites have their place, but what about the inviting and timeless off-whites?
    — Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
  • Sadly, the black color is no longer available, but the same style in off-white is.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Pick it up in four colors ranging from off-white to brown.
    — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2023
  • This is a chameleon of color that can appear like a creamy off-white one minute, and a very pale gray-blue the next.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 31 May 2023
  • Now, snag this bag in a gorgeous off-white color for less than $40.
    — Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Remove from cream and off-white bouclé accent pieces and opt for warmer tones.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Shayk, 37, chose a silky off-white gown and matching ballet flats.
    — Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023
  • The muted off-white adds warmth to rustic and modern kitchens alike.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Chan paired her attire with a pair of off-white pointed toe wedge heels.
    — Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
  • An off-white was used for the walls while the beams were painted with a pure white that managed to make the ceiling feel lighter.
    — Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Jaquez came straight from the airport, in off-white sweats and matching sneakers.
    — Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Kelce went with a navy blue, short-sleeve collared shirt, off-white shorts and brown loafers.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The set comes with two handmade, off-white vases with one small and one larger size.
    — Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
  • The stoneware piece features an off-white and red glaze decal finish.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024
  • While black is a neutral, easy-to-match color option, the faux suede bag comes in brown, olive and off-white, too.
    — Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
  • From the front, the Aspen features a thin black or clay-colored outer bezel with a 1.3-inch off-white mat around the screen.
    — PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
  • In addition to olive green, the pleated pants come in neutrals like beige, off-white, and black.
    — Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 29 July 2023
  • The living room features a lantern that casts leafy shadows and a custom rug with notes of olive, off-white, and brown.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Nelson: Dan was wearing a brown jacket and an off-white shirt with blue stripes, jeans, and boots.
    — Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 19 July 2024
  • Throughout the apartments, cream and off-white tones are brought to life with red, orange, and brown accents.
    — Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Sweeney rocked matching off-white heels along with long bouncy blonde curls and a glowy makeup look.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Rich, warm tones like ochre, burgundy, and chalky off-white are in.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The tonkotsu broth is velvety, an opaque off-white slicked with black garlic oil.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026

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