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pastel

[pa-stel, pas-tl] / pæˈstɛl, ˈpæs tl /
ADJECTIVE
muted in color
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The vivid pink began to fade after four days, becoming a softer pastel shade.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

Throughout the novel - the cover of which is pastel pink with the title spelled out in children's alphabet blocks - the protagonist uses child-like language, wears children's clothing, and engages in child-like behaviour.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Think stark pastel tableaux by cinematographer Pasit Tandaechanurat and human performers who act about as energetically as furniture.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Le Particulier Miami – This newly opened Mid-Beach gem embraces Art Deco whimsy with pastel pinks and purples, brass accents and flamingo-covered wallpaper.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

The pastel jungle gym, or whatever was left of it, was stained black and twisting toward the ground.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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