blond

adjective

ˈbländ How to pronounce blond (audio)
variants or blonde
Definition of blondnext
as in tawny
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color the little boy's blond hair darkened to brown as he grew older

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Recent Examples of blond The actress styled her platinum blond hair in a tight chignon with a few wisps to frame her face. — Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Feb. 2025 Sherry, with her blond hair and green eyes, stood six feet tall, towering above my petite, brown-eyed mom who, Sherry observed, inherited Ann’s dark brown hair. — Pamela Chelin, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025 The talk show legend, in a signature blond wig, is seen on the arm of a chair where her father is seated, smiling and looking well. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025 The lawsuit says that Murray selected a sperm donor who resembled her: the donor was white with dirty blond hair and blue eyes. — Priya Sridhar, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blond
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  1. tawny
  2. golden
  3. sandy
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, on the Australian side of Wallace’s Line, the tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides) and its relatives have evolved separately, adapting to open woodlands and drier habitats.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
  • On the rocks beneath there were no tawny lion forms whose odor would cause our dogs to lose their sense of direction.
    — Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of tawny
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  • The menu will also feature a few only-in-Miami items, like hamachi crudo served with winter citrus, golden beets and habanero ponzu, Dover sole and a dessert named Orange Dreamsicle, with orange mousse, yuzu puree and mint basil granita.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Drizzle sells jars of raw white and raw golden honey, although its major selling point is its superfood varieties, including Turmeric Gold, Berry Bliss (whipped primarily with fresh acai berries and blueberries), and Cacao Luxe (made with Fair Trade cacao).
    — Andrew Watman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of golden
Adjective
  • Take a beach day and relax along the sandy shores of Lake Carlos, or opt for waterskiing in the clear waters of Lake Le Homme Dieu.
    — AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The park has a 1,200-feet wide sandy beach, picnic facilities and a playground.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of sandy

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