How to Use orangey in a Sentence

orangey

adjective
  • For a modern look, go for an orangey red.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025
  • Varang’s colors were red and orangey-red.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
  • The orangey sunflower shapes jump out at me from the sheets.
    — Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Here, a sliver of orangey-red pops against a cool-toned ruby hue.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The fruits on a Meyer lemon tree ripen to an orangey yellow.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Give classic cranberry sauce a makeover with orangey zest and a bit of spice.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The bed drapes in Will and Agnes’ room are made, and have an orangey red color.
    — Kennedy French, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Gone are the overtly yellowy, orangey tones and high-shine finishes.
    — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
  • In a bright, orangey red, this set feels playful; for a more subdued vibe, try the same design in a dark merlot color.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
  • This eye-catching copper-y chrome features an orangey base with purple and blue undertones.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Gaga also rocked her signature platinum blonde hair and added one singular pop of color with a an orangey-red lip color.
    — Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Classic spicy vodka rigatoni is such a glorious sight, beautifully orangey-red and glossy.
    — Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Plus, the color payoff is very impressive—after just one swipe its orangey-nude color complemented my tan, and brightened my complexion.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 30 June 2026
  • Here, interior designers share some go-to ways to transform your orangey kitchen while working with the cabinets, not painting or replacing them.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 1 July 2026
  • Tomato Red Door An orangey-red door adds a little fun to a traditional exterior.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
  • His orangey hair nearly matched a color in his brand-new Miami Dolphins jersey, the number thirty-nine spangly and bright.
    — Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
  • Honey Oak Wood When scrolling through rental websites and browsing boring, builder-grade kitchens, the bright and warm orangey tones of honey oak wood will pop up constantly.
    — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Find a location with an unobstructed view to the southeast, where the full moon’s orangey disk will poke above the horizon minutes after the moonrise time — though exactly when depends on local terrain and buildings.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The logo for Super Bowl LVII in 2023, which was played in Glendale, shows a red-rock desert background with pink, teal and orangey-red colors.
    — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The logo for Super Bowl LVII in 2023, which was played in Glendale, shows a red-rock desert background with pink, teal and orangey-red colors.
    — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 16 Jan. 2026
  • The logo for Super Bowl LVII in 2023, which was played in Glendale, shows a red-rock desert background with pink, teal and orangey-red colors.
    — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The logo for Super Bowl LVII in 2023, which was played in Glendale, shows a red-rock desert background with pink, teal and orangey-red colors.
    — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Jan. 2026

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