sepia

Example Sentences

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Ostrover hung a sepia photograph of his grandfather’s smoked-fish shop in Manhattan in the early 20th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

In order to get to France, we have to cruise through Mexico, which, in “Emilia Pérez,” is just France with a sepia filter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2025

There is a sepia effect from the red, brown and orange hues which can make for more dramatic views.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2024

That makes it more of a relief to see Louis and Claudia abandon the sepia grimness of Eastern Europe for a Paris that is reawakening.

From Salon • May 13, 2024

Tiny hints of red push against the warm sepia brown of her irises.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton