jewel tone
nounDefinition of jewel tone
: any of various colors (such as amethyst, emerald, and ruby) that resemble those of gemstones
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Every season is marked by a signature color — this summer was all about neons and fall will be all about rich, vibrant jewel tones. — Dominique Hobdy, Essence, "How To Inject This Haute Hue Into Your Fall Wardrobe," 26 Aug. 2019 Torlowei’s collection comes in deep jewel tones and delicate pastels. — Robin Givhan, Washington Post, "‘The dress comes out of pain’: Patience Torlowei creates fashion from the highs and lows of modern Africa," 22 Aug. 2019 Simini Blocker’s witty, observant illustrations (see bottom left), all done in bright jewel tones, help to make this romp for readers ages 5 to 9 a droll delight. — Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, "Children’s Books: The Thrill of Imaginative Play," 12 July 2019 From Home, Gyllenhaal has worn a variety of jewel tone suits with sweaters and a thin gold chain around his neck. — Vogue, "Leave Jake Gyllenhaal’s Gold Chain Alone," 27 June 2019 Use deep jewel tones for richness, bright accents for a sunny and whimsical approach and a mix of neutrals for a soft, comfortable vibe. — Ap Mcclatchy, The Mercury News, "Are you a pillow lover or minimalist?," 6 June 2019 This week, some were seen rocking brighter colors like jewel tones and neons, others mixing formal silhouettes like blazers with casual pieces like tank dresses. — Teen Vogue, "Lizzo Wore Neon Head to Toe on The GLAAD Award Red Carpet," 29 Mar. 2019 Colors to keep in mind for winter: jewel tones, emerald, ruby, amethyst and, of course, black. — Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, "What "Black Tie" Means Now," 9 July 2018 In the video, which dropped Tuesday morning—just hours after the exuberance of Memorial Day barbecues finally faded into workweek torpor—a visibly pregnant Cardi shimmies down the block, adorned in jewel tones and copious statement jewelry. — Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, "Cardi B’s ‘I Like It’ Is the Song of the Summer," 29 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'jewel tone.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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