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Definition of sepianext

sepia

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sepia
Noun
Brows were dark, thin, and slightly feathered a la Marilyn, and lips were lined with a sepia brown and finished with a slick of rose-toned lipstick. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025 Washes include sepia blue, ochre blue, graphite, brown black and more. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Cyclists have always adapted to a variety of terrain, as those old, sepia-tone photographs of the Tour de France from the early 1900s will attest. Brion O’Connor, BostonGlobe.com, 10 July 2019 All the group has to go on is an old, wallet-sized sepia photograph. San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2019 See All Example Sentences for sepia
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sepia
Noun
  • In Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s new production of Henrik Ibsen’s 1891 play, directed by Marti Lyons, the design team takes this line to heart, using a monochrome purple palette to represent Hedda’s claustrophobic world (scenic design by Joe Schermoly).
    Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The statement jewelry added sparkle to the all-black shoes and the rest of her monochrome ensemble.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • For those gray, dreary Berlin February days, the Berlinale this year is offering a colorful fever dream of a cinematic antidote courtesy of Pakistan.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Nearly every color is on sale, including this neutral charcoal gray hue that’s just $25.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • First observed on Aug 19, 1991, the day commemorates the invention of the daguerreotype, a photographic process developed in 1837.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 July 2025
  • And the massive collection of photographic plates the Harvard Computers used in their work began with a July 17, 1850 daguerreotype of the star Vega.
    Kiona N. Smith, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Adjective
  • Wise and others have proposed creating the replacement spaces by reducing the width of a sandy berm that divides the Kellogg Park parking lot on the west side of Camino del Oro.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Mexico’s iconic Yucatan Peninsula is a place of contrasts, where impenetrable jungle meets wide open ocean, lush vegetation meets sandy shores, and vibrant energy meets pure serenity.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • This work offers a new platform for designing efficient photo-electrocatalysts and advancing next-generation solar–electrochemical energy conversion systems.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Earlier this week at a photo call in London, Robbie also dipped her toe into the late 1700s by way of a John Galliano brocade frock coat styled with a black mini skirt, thigh-high scarlet red stockings and satin Manolo Blahnik pumps.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Non-chocolate candy has also seen price increases.
    Melinda Yao, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Non-chocolate candy is taking the lead this Halloween, with gummies and other colorful sweets outselling chocolate treats, according to new data from market research firm Circana.
    Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Annie's husband, and Savannah's brother-in-law, is Tommaso Cioni, according to Page Six, which published photographs of the pair leaving their home in Tucson.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Scammers are now able to create entire fake identities — including photographs, social media histories, real‑time chat responses and even AI‑generated voices or video calls.
    Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Creatine supplements that work and don’t taste chalky This Jolly Rancher Cherry creatine delivers 5 grams per serving (the standard effective dose backed by research).
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Rich, warm tones like ochre, burgundy, and chalky off-white are in.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026

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“Sepia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sepia. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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