How to Use off-white in a Sentence

off-white

noun
Definition of off-whitenext
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • In all the units, there is a bathroom with a walk-in shower that has vertical off-white tile on the walls and small, gray, square tile on the floor.
    — Benjamin C Tankersley, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Create roots by attaching pieces of off-white twine to the bottom with hot-glue.
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Lindsay wore an off-white, spaghetti strap floor-length gown.
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Seen here in dark linen, the cotton-blend curtain is also available in light gray and off-white.
    — Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Available in seven rich shades like olive green, chocolate brown, and off-white, this is the pair to wear when the forecast calls for rain.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Rideau: This era to date has become more timeless and regal with navy blues, dark greys, and of course tone-on-tone of whites and off-whites.
    — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 23 June 2023
  • The night celebrates the essence and life-long work of Karl Lagerfeld, and the red (off-white and blue) carpet didn’t disappoint.
    — Essence Fashion, Essence, 3 May 2024
  • The bride changed once more—this time into an off-white Prada slip dress with a dainty chain neck and hemline.
    — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
  • During the pandemic years and the ones that followed, off-white, cream, and brown interiors reigned supreme due to their calming influence.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025
  • As the character loses his sanity, his off-white robe begins to wilt, becoming threadlike and soiled.
    — Ash Wu, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2025

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