tan

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The Arsenal midfielder was notably pink in pre-tournament snaps, with fans on social media poking fun at his beetroot-red face and watch strap tan line.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Elizabeth Smart lit up the internet last month after posting a picture of herself in a tiny midnight-blue bikini with a full-body spray tan, blonde hair extensions and a seriously ripped physique.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Almodóvar is seated behind his desk, wearing a crisp white T-shirt under a tan chore coat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Sherman, wearing a tan pantsuit and dark-framed glasses, recounted what had happened the previous day.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

There’s a woman with tan skin smiling and talking on the phone.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson