ombre

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Young poet Gurpreet Saini, who performs at cultural festivals across India, says he sources his shawls - printed with ombre Gurmukhi letters - from Hariana, his hometown in Punjab, for a distinctive look.

From BBC

But Lozoff and Rice created today’s more ubiquitous Tequila Sunrise, using orange juice and grenadine for a beachy, ombré effect.

From Los Angeles Times

Its Jan. 27 cover was an elegant and elegiac illustration of seven long-legged, shaggy-capped palms against a menacing ombre orange backdrop of approaching fire.

From Los Angeles Times

"As the story starts, Elphaba comes across a bit shy and a bit timid and not as out there, but she was able to have these subtle green ombré nails which were still daring," she said.

From BBC

I did an ombre effect with the braids, from brown to gold, to try to pull in the colors of the river, the water, that honey amber, softness.

From Los Angeles Times