How to Use pastel in a Sentence

pastel

1 of 2 noun
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  • The room is painted in a pastel shade of blue.
  • She prefers a pastel like light yellow.
  • She has a collection of pastels.
  • The pink is more of a peach tone, and the blue is pastel.
    — Katie Melynn, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2023
  • The wide range of shades will appeal to pastel and bright lovers alike.
    — Addie Morton, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
  • From the decade of big hair and pastel suits comes the story of one man’s rise to the top of the criminal pile.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The pastel talons gleamed brighter than her shimmery top.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 5 July 2023
  • The pebbled leather purse comes in classic black and brown, along with pastel pink, blue, and lilac.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2024
  • One might get lost in the sea of pastels and wide-brim hats and children donning smocks.
    — Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Play with a pop of color to the tune of 32 options that span from pastels to neutrals.
    — Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The color is dark gold instead of the usual creams or pastels.
    — Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Lighter shades like white, gray, or even a soft pastel tone could make a matte black stand out.
    — Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • This cute pastel set of two is what Instagram dreams are made of.
    — Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The Pastel Hues Outfit Don’t keep springy pastels corralled into the first few months of the year.
    — Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Aug. 2023
  • However, this pastel is dusty enough to not be too bright for the entrance of the season.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Pair the look with white sneakers and a contrasting pastel bag.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Think pastels and fun, bold prints on high-fashion streetwear pieces.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Kylie accessorized the look with light pastel nails and a chunky gold ring on her ring finger.
    — Alexandra Schneider, Seventeen, 7 July 2023
  • Think black, white, beige, navy, khaki, or even a pastel pink, for something a bit brighter.
    — Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Along the way, peep streets lined with white clapboard cottages with shutters in tell-tale shades of pastel.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Then, the floral hue trickled into home decor as pastels came back in style.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2023
  • The range includes a multitude of colorways like red and white, gray and pastel blue, and more.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Acid pastels and a statement ring make for fine feathers.
    — Nagi Sakai, WSJ, 26 May 2023
  • Martinez grew up in Chile, where fall meant pastels and Easter.
    — Jessica Contrera, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2023
  • Choose from five colors, such as neutrals like black and white as well as pretty pastels like aqua and rose.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Throw a babydoll pastel t-shirt dress over your swimsuit for a '90s moment.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 31 Jan. 2023
  • This spring, expect whites, reds, and shades of soft pastels (think lilacs, yellows, and sky blues) to bring a fresh feel to outdoor spaces.
    — Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Macarons The soft pastel tones of macarons are almost as good as the flavor (almost).
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2023
  • The two coordinated looks for the royal event, and Finnegan stole the show with her breezy pastel yellow cape dress.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 May 2023
  • This geode-like pastel bottle will keep drinks ice cold through the sunniest of Easter egg hunts.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 1 Mar. 2023
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pastel

2 of 2 adjective
  • The pastel bodice was a stark contrast to the black skintight skirt, which reached all the way to the floor and featured a mini train.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 May 2023
  • In a pastel shade of yellow, Robbie paired the two-piece set with a fluffy white bag.
    — Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
  • From a pastel pink suit to floral A-line dresses, the 12 Years a Slave star looked ready for the summer.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 23 July 2022
  • Sold in an assortment of pastel hues, these socks are springy but not over the top.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 31 Jan. 2023
  • What's more, Kaley carried the pastel theme through the rest of the ensemble.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 5 Feb. 2023
  • The back and front are printed with pastel Easter eggs and trimmed in a light green fabric.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Greet guests at the front door with this adorable wreath made of an array of speckled pastel eggs on a twig base.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
  • Cher donned a pair of acid-wash jeans that were distressed and adorned with pastel heart patches.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 22 June 2023
  • For those who are heading to a hot climate, this pastel blue midi dress will do the trick.
    — Sarah Byron, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2023
  • To complement the turquoise-blue ocean, there will be pastel blue furnishings and decor, and pale pink tones in the stonework.
    — Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Princess Beatrice looked chic in a pastel pink dress, while Edoardo donned a blue suit.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Peoplemag, 14 July 2023
  • The sky took on a delicate, pastel color, with the sun peeking out.
    — Romy Gill, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The flowers come in a range of vivid to pastel colors and are often the first sign of spring at garden centers.
    — Jeanne Ambrose, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The pastel lime green hits the perfect sweet spot of making a statement without being over the top.
    — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Jan. 2023
  • When the Kens are fighting on the beach the background suddenly changes to a pastel background with the Kens dressed in monotones.
    — Time, 21 July 2023
  • The warm white is a pleasant hue—not too yellow—and the colored LEDs are on the pastel side, as advertised.
    — Popular Mechanics, 15 Nov. 2022
  • The locals are as colorful as the pastel buildings that line the downtown streets.
    — Outside Online, 4 Jan. 2023
  • What to say of the pastel chromaticism of these Mojave sunsets?
    — Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 9 June 2023
  • The actor—who plays Ken in the movie that will likely be one of the summer’s blockbusters—wore a pastel pink Gucci suit.
    — Justin Ray, Robb Report, 10 July 2023
  • Glue the images to a strip of pastel construction paper.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2024
  • During the Barbie press tour, the heartthrob wore tons of pastel suits made by the Italian fashion brand.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
  • The plush wears a pastel plaid outfit and, of course, Hello Kitty's iconic bow.
    — Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024
  • In the pic, she’s dressed up like Barbie, complete with a high blonde ponytail and pastel makeup.
    — Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 24 June 2023
  • The pieces ranged from traditional clothing like a pastel green leather trench coat and a red miniskirt.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 Nov. 2023
  • The pastel egg crate tied with sunny yellow ribbon is too cute!
    — Alison Allsopp, Country Living, 2 Mar. 2023
  • The pastel color schemes were selected by Jackie O, who was renowned for her restoration of the White House.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The four-layer mask comes in adorable pastel colors including light green, light pink, and light blue.
    — Eric Ravenscraft, Wired, 14 Aug. 2022
  • At Gusty’s on the water, an outdoor deck makes a prime perch to watch some of the island’s famous pastel sunsets, and the indoor floor is made of sand.
    — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Her look included a pastel pink-and-white tracksuit, large gold hoops, her own short wig, and a video camera.
    — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Nov. 2022
  • The gowns in pastel colors are breathtaking and classic.
    — Allyson Portee, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023

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