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: cloth made of natural undyed wool
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: a variable color averaging light grayish-yellowish brown
b
: a pale to grayish yellow
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: of a color that is light grayish-yellowish brown : of the color beige
a beige skirt
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: lacking distinction : vanilla sense 2
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Adjective
some food critics have dismissed that chef's version of French cuisine as beige and boring
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Terri Williams, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Alongside trends that make dark lipstick the star of the look, as is the case with the burgundy lipstick typical of Cherry Cola lips, brown reveals its more nude side through delicate shades such as cafe latte or beige.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
This further drove the black-and-white color palette to work with the other natural elements: beige tones in the form of limestone, travertine, and warm woods.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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Noun
There’s been a shift from cool whites and grays to off-whites, beiges, tans, creams, and browns, and Parker says this represents a desire for warmth - especially as homeowners try to incorporate fall decor trends to create a cozy autumnal home.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Alongside trends that make dark lipstick the star of the look, as is the case with the burgundy lipstick typical of Cherry Cola lips, brown reveals its more nude side through delicate shades such as cafe latte or beige.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Now look for cozy knitted pieces in neutral colors like cream, gray, and beige.
—Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
This further drove the black-and-white color palette to work with the other natural elements: beige tones in the form of limestone, travertine, and warm woods.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Beige.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beige. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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