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noun

Definition of sepianext
as in monochrome

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adjective

as in gray

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Recent Examples of sepia
Noun
Clouds mixed with smoke from distant wildfires moved in after lunch, turning the light sepia. — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026 The color palette shifts among black and white, sepia-toned, and some gray-green patina to really nail the foreboding aura. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 29 June 2026
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
  1. monochrome
  2. sandy
  3. daguerreotype
  4. chocolate
  5. photo
  6. chalky
  7. photograph
  8. ashen
Noun
  • Apart from her backless dress, Qualley added a pair of Aquazzura sandal heels in black, continuing her monochrome look, and accessorized the Coco Crush hoops.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • That exhibition featured works by Heu Hwang, Kwon Young-woo, Lee Dong-youb, Park Seo-bo, and Suh Seung-won—a group of artists generally considered to have launched Korean monochrome painting, or dansaekhwa, as a movement.
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of monochrome
Adjective
  • On the Mediterranean side, Playa de Santa Bárbara is a wide sandy beach north of the border, with the immense Rock of Gibraltar rising to the south — a potentially spectacular foreground.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In 2025, Kuznietsov was arrested by Italian police in Rimini – a city in northern Italy known for its sandy beaches and Roman landmarks – and later extradited to Germany.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of sandy
Noun
  • Robert Ebendorf’s 2010 Untitled Daguerreotype Brooch combines a daguerreotype with copper, plastic, and a crab claw, while his Birthday Necklace incorporates repurposed jewelry and toy railroad tracks.
    — Livia Caligor, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The Art Nouveau furniture, the 18th-century Worcester porcelain, and the photography collection (with daguerreotypes, Civil War albumen prints, 20th-century images, and portraits) all beg for your attention.
    — Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of daguerreotype
Adjective
  • But shoppers can still find deals by comparing prices, buying in bulk and opting for a mix of chocolate and non-chocolate sweets.
    — Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Just Born produces roughly 2 billion Peeps per year, making the marshmallow chick America’s bestselling non-chocolate Easter candy for over two decades.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of chocolate
Noun
  • Guests sign up for free; build a profile with a photo, a short bio and links to their social media; and verify their identity by scanning a government ID and their face through Stripe.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The Oscar-winning actress and former child star, who had a stroke in 2020, shared a rare photo of herself Friday on social media.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of photo
Adjective
  • Beyond the inside of tubes and pipes, chalky, crusty alkaline deposits often form around the base of faucets, the outer rims of refrigerator water dispensers, and on the bottom of tea kettles.
    — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
  • White Beach, in front of a backdrop of chalky cliffs, is accessible exclusively by boat.
    — Rick Steves, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of chalky
Noun
  • Prosecutors allege Freire raped one of the women while she was incapacitated, took photographs of the unconscious roommates and shared the images with others.
    — Alice Gainer, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Together, the two then traveled to Santorini, Antiparos, and Athens, making their way through the landscapes Susan had long admired in photographs.
    — Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of photograph
Adjective
  • Then Keegan asked Shankly for £50 a week and caught a glimpse of Ashman looking, well, ashen.
    — Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • If untreated, the condition causes severe symptoms such as trouble breathing, skin rashes, weak pulse and ashen or bluish skin.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of ashen

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