How to Use ivory in a Sentence

ivory

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  • The Venu 3 comes in black and white, while the 3S will come in black, french gray, sage, pink, and ivory.
    — Victoria Song, The Verge, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The last year and a half of Kik’s life is recorded in the four inches of ivory at the base of the tusk.
    — Richard Grant, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2023
  • The interior is awash in shades of azure and ivory that mirror the soothing blues and whites of the sea and sand.
    — Dana Givens, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2022
  • With a chic ivory band, this style will go with any summer outfit in mind.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 13 July 2023
  • The set comes in an ivory white and bright white, black, navy with brown accents, navy with red accents, and soft pink.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2023
  • The Scream Queens star wore an ivory gown edged in lace to serve as one of the bridesmaids for designer pal Kara Smith.
    — Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022
  • Some of the earliest combs date back to over 5,000 years ago when they were fashioned from bone, wood, and ivory.
    — Talia Abbas, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2023
  • The duchess wore an ivory and gold embroidered coat dress with a matching hat.
    — Simon Usborne, Town & Country, 17 July 2022
  • There’s even a piece named after the rapper: the Dess Scorpion one-piece in both ivory and black.
    — Essence, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Choose from three colors: the ivory that's shown, a pretty mint green, or neutral dark gray.
    — Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 24 Aug. 2022
  • This creamy ivory has a warmth and richness that makes a space feel more intimate than a crisper white does.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 6 Apr. 2023
  • For the grand occasion, Jolie dressed in a breezy ivory gown which was cinched at the waist and featured a flowy skirt and V neckline.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The rod that she will be given to hold during coronation is made of ivory.
    — Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, 13 Apr. 2023
  • For the furnishings, the designers mixed shades of white, cream, and ivory, and stuck with low profiles.
    — Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Nov. 2022
  • Camilla's dove rod will be made of ivory with a dove sitting atop a golden globe.
    — Amy Haneline, USA TODAY, 6 May 2023
  • The ivory, silver, and gold gown was made in Battersea, London of Peau de Soie, a silk fabric.
    — Michael Stillwell, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
  • Choose the neutral ivory for a minimalist look or opt for a pop of color with the teal or rust.
    — Rena Behar, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Laurent’s invention came at a time when most flutes were made of wood or ivory.
    — Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2022
  • For the occasion, Delevingne looked dreamy in a silky ivory halter-neck dress which tied at the top to form a turtleneck.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 May 2023
  • The same goes for books made from ivory or encased in metal bindings, or certain kinds of cloth.
    — Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Earthy pinecones settle along the inner perimeter of the wreath alongside a few faux ivory pumpkins.
    — Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2023
  • The sweater comes in sizes XS to 3XL and is available in other colors on sale, including ivory, black, and navy.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Queen Elizabeth wore the vintage ivory gown on at least three occasions in the 1960s.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
  • While Wolf’s favorite hue is the ivory, these candles also come in dark gray, orange, red, turquoise, and white.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 10 July 2023
  • Choose between neutrals like ivory, black, and tan, or make a splash in bubblegum pink, emerald green, and gold.
    — Laura Gurfein, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2022
  • People are asked to bring elephant ivory items such as jewelry, household items and art pieces to the park that day.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2023
  • The bride wore an ivory, strapless, drop-waist ball gown and veil by Monique Lhuillier, and the groom wore a tux by Burberry London.
    — Kaitlin Stevens, Peoplemag, 7 Jan. 2024
  • Ancient Benin had no system of writing other than the stories told in cast brass and carved ivory.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2022
  • It's made of ivory and adorned with gold and pigment, authorities said.
    — Orlando Mayorquin, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Choose between four timeless neutral leathers: black, camel, cream, and ivory.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Aug. 2022

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