How to Use nude in a Sentence

nude

1 of 2 adjective
Definition of nudenext
Synonyms for nudenext
  • The artists sketched the nude model.
  • Picasso's paintings of nude art models.
  • Her light green trench coat was tied at the waist over a nude dress.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Her raven hair was worn loose and paired with a nude pink lip.
    — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 May 2023
  • But the real star of this look is her nude, glossy lips.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Shop it in 12 pretty shades, from nude and light pink to lilac and brown.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Over the course of the film, her character is stripped nude, raped, and beaten.
    — EW.com, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Her makeup was fresh and springy, with bubblegum pink blush and a nude lip.
    — Briannah Rivera, Seventeen, 4 May 2023
  • Her nude glossy lips were damn near as shiny as her nose highlight.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 31 Mar. 2023
  • As for her glam look, the star pulled her hair back in a middle-part ponytail wore with a nude lip.
    — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Mar. 2023
  • In the photo, the actress wore a nude bra and black shorts pulled up to her belly button.
    — Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Kate wore a bright blue coat dress with a matching hat and clutch, nude high heels and sparkling earrings.
    — Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2023
  • There are plenty of other sales to jump on as well, including the blue bra for $24 and the nude bra for $20.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023
  • Lopez wore her hair half up and half down, with the front slicked back to showcase her smokey eye makeup and nude lip.
    — Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 11 May 2023
  • These are in a staple basic sheer nude color and are a must-have for any fall wardrobe.
    — WIRED, 21 Sep. 2023
  • On the way to the L.A. airport, on Century Boulevard, there was a sign for nude bowling.
    — Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024
  • For her walk down the aisle, Chenoweth chose a Pamella Roland gown with a sheer nude and pink overlay and bow detail at the back.
    — Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Her satiny peach-y nude lips were an ideal finishing touch for the look.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 26 Sep. 2023
  • He was most intrigued by the young men who often posed nude in his studio for him.
    — Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Maharis was one of the first celebrities to model nude for Playgirl.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 28 May 2023
  • First, there’s Liza showing off her strong legs and arms in the disco-style dress, layered over nude briefs.
    — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Shields and her co-star Christopher Atkins, who was 18 at the time the film was shot, were both featured nearly nude throughout the film.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Hair and nails were on the same page for Lizzo, both painted in lighter tones with a brown straight middle part and a nude pink french tip.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Her makeup paired nicely with the dress: a dramatic, smokey eye and glossy nude lip.
    — Tracey Harrington McCoy, Peoplemag, 9 June 2023
  • As per usual, her glam was on point from a smoky cat-eye to sharp contouring and the perfect nude lip.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 6 Mar. 2023
  • In the photos, Jessie wore a striped halter top with nude string bikini bottoms.
    — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 16 Apr. 2023
  • Suede Steppers Pair a chocolate brown loafer with lighter, neutral pieces like thin knits and a sheer, nude sock.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Her makeup was simple on the eye, but completed with a dark nude, vampy lip.
    — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2023
  • During video chats, Tyrone asked the girl multiple times to take off her clothes and pose nude for him.
    — Tresa Baldas, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Tapestries and paintings of monsters and nude women hung on the adobe brick walls.
    — Jessica Testa, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2024
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nude

2 of 2 noun
  • There was all kind of weird nudes and memes and [stuff] that was not right.
    — Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2019
  • What's the point of being in the nude, when your lipstick can do it for you?
    — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Artemis, for example, liked to bathe in the nude with her nymphs.
    — Itxu Díaz, National Review, 12 Aug. 2020
  • The suit alleges that the then-teens were filmed in the nude without their knowledge.
    — Julia Wickstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2023
  • Then, Ono filled in her lips with the shade Pose Queen, a neutral pink nude.
    — Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE.com, 7 Feb. 2022
  • But even some glam squads chose to embrace nudes from head to toe.
    — Meg Hemphill, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Sep. 2019
  • The singer and actress marked the occasion in the nude to show off a new product.
    — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 24 July 2022
  • The Black male nude, as posed by King, is a vital figure.
    — Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2022
  • Luckily, the nudes, browns and dark reds popular in the late ‘80s and ‘90s are back in style.
    — Meredith Blakestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2019
  • The lip stain comes in 16 colors, including a good range of nudes and bold hues.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Yet another figure, female, nude, lies in a bin at the foot of the bed.
    — Sam Lipsyte, Harper's Magazine, 12 Apr. 2022
  • Well, a throwback nude in which her bits are concealed.
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2022
  • The reality is my nude is not the same as my mother’s nude.
    — Shalwah Evans, Essence, 27 Sep. 2019
  • Many, during the days before the crackdown, sunned themselves and bathed in the stream in the nude, officials said.
    — Merrie Monteagudo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2021
  • Divine Rose is a warm, pale nude, for those who want to commit to high contrast with their skin.
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 23 Aug. 2022
  • Among the drawings are nudes, faces and studies of various body parts.
    — Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Nov. 2023
  • The nude, sheer minidress featured a corset bodice and was made up of golden strands cascading from her neck to her thighs.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 June 2023
  • Samoan Sand is a true nude that appeals to those who don't need any frills or attention and love a crisp, light look.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2021
  • The scammer will then threaten to post the nudes online unless money is paid.
    — Michael Kan, PCMAG, 5 June 2023
  • There were salons, poetry recitals and dances — at least one of which, to the horror of neighbors, transpired in the nude.
    — Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2022
  • Nowhere is this oversight more egregious than in the episode devoted to a critique of the female nude.
    — R.e. Hawley, The Atlantic, 10 May 2022
  • The next few weeks are your last chance to flaunt Summer’s color palette before it’s tucked away to welcome the nudes.
    — Danielle Wright, Essence, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Take your pick of 12 shades, including a range of pretty pinks and nudes such as Mauve Glow (pictured above) and True Berry.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 18 June 2023
  • Allen suggests pairing a nude with a deep brown for a natural look.
    — Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 23 May 2021
  • Basement Studio gives us two male figures, one nude, the other in shorts.
    — Kyle Dunn’s Night Fever, Vulture, 11 May 2023
  • Jenner selected a pair of nude, slightly strange pumps which cling to and expose all of her toes.
    — Emma Spedding, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2023
  • This is Taylor’s pick for an easy nude that works on lots of skin tones — the neutral beige pink is a versatile shade that works great for fall.
    — Sara Gaynes Levy, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Athletes often performed in the nude in Ancient Greece.
    — Leanne Italie, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 July 2021
  • On Saturday, Berry, 56, shared a photo of herself drinking wine in the nude on a balcony.
    — Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2023
  • This ultra-shiny shade is a more robust nude to include on your fall mani lineup.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 July 2023

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