1
: a thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on
2
a
: the set of colors put on the palette
b(1)
: a particular range, quality, or use of color
The designer's palette consisted mostly of earth tones.
(2)
: a comparable range, quality, or use of available elements
a rich palette of tones and timbres
a palette of flavors
a palette of vegetables
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These black-and-white botanical-print pull-on trousers hit the sweet spot, giving a bold look and monochromatic color palette at once.
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Madeline Fass, Vogue, 2 May 2024
Plus, the neutral color palette will fit seamlessly into her wardrobe.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
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Madeline Fass, Vogue, 2 May 2024
Plus, the neutral color palette will fit seamlessly into her wardrobe.
—Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for palette
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“Palette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palette. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
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palette
noun
pal·ette
ˈpal-ət 
1
: a thin usually oval board or tablet with a hole for the thumb at one end used by a painter to lay and mix pigments on
2
: the colors put on the palette
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