as in pale
lacking intensity of color
a pastel blue to go with the pale pink walls
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Recent Examples of pastel
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2025
Beyond the fact that each pack comes with 42 different nails in 21 sizes, there are also endless color and design options to choose from—from French tips and ombré pastels to solid colors to intricate nail designs.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2025
PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
The clothing items in the images appear to be the milky sheer cami and footed leggings in jasper snake print and the midi tube dress in stone pastel snake print.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Cosmic pillow, which comes in swirly sand, gray, and blue—but also tie-dye bright pastels in magenta, seafoam, and lavender.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2025
Beyond the fact that each pack comes with 42 different nails in 21 sizes, there are also endless color and design options to choose from—from French tips and ombré pastels to solid colors to intricate nail designs.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
The latter three shades have a soft, almost pastel look.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
The clothing items in the images appear to be the milky sheer cami and footed leggings in jasper snake print and the midi tube dress in stone pastel snake print.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastel
Adjective
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With pale, irregular surfaces dotted with black bits of char, the homely slabs aren’t much to look at, but the first bite packs a big smoky punch that only grows with each subsequent chew.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Create a neutral fall display by grouping elegant white and pale-orange pumpkins.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Families can enjoy painting a watercolor on the terrace with local artist Nancy Willis or a cookie-decorating class with Pastry Chef Celine Plano.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Imagine the brown and black watercolor seen on the outside of certain sunglasses, but on the ends of nails.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Williams, in a faded plaid shirt, gray hair sprouting from under a John Deere hat, paced.—
Molly Parker,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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While some might have a faded tie-dye shirt in the back of their closet and listen to the occasional Grateful Dead album, seniors across the spectrum are turning to cannabis—many for the first time.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
4 Sep. 2025
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In Florida, the winners of drawing games have about six months to cash in, according to lottery officials.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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On another wall is Chris Drury’s rather beautiful circular drawing made from dust and ash.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Crafted in Ireland, the coach features dark brown panels adorned with golden scrollwork and a gilded roof, offering shelter from the light rain falling over Berkshire.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The collection was heavy on bubble skirts and dresses, offering a sleek take on mid-season coats and leaning into light colors and tailored short-sleeves.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Four Classic Designs Artist Denise Fiedler created the works with gouache and acrylic paint layered on vintage gardening book pages, then assembled on archival cotton board.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Artist Don Carney has released a series of fine art prints of Lover’s Eyes created from his watercolor and gouache paintings.—
Rima Suqi,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Paints and Brushes You can regularly find acrylic or tempera paint in a variety of colors.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Sep. 2025
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Munch made many different versions of the celebrated work, including one painting (tempera and oil on cardboard), one drawing (crayon on cardboard) and six lithographs.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bathtubs are made from either fiberglass, acrylic, porcelain, or stone resin materials, and each material requires specific cleaning products to preserve the surface.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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The technology is applicable to cotton, polyester, nylon, viscose, silk, linen, acrylic, and their blends.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Pastel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastel. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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