as in tanned
having a skin color darkened by the sun
It was easy to tell who among the beachgoers worked outside, as their bodies were brown from the sun.
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There is a test laboratory where samples of materials and finished bags are put through their paces, and a repair workshop where a weathered brown bag awaited rescue, its flap chewed by a dog.
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Though the shots aren't in color, Clooney's brown locks can be seen clearly.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The comic dial display is housed in a 41.5mm stainless steel case and paired with a brown nubuck leather strap with green stitching and green edge paint.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Other heavy metals, including chromium, barium and lead, along with a substantial amount of iron, which is contributing to the pond’s brown and red color, were found during testing, according to the environmental consultant’s report.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Though the shots aren't in color, Clooney's brown locks can be seen clearly.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The comic dial display is housed in a 41.5mm stainless steel case and paired with a brown nubuck leather strap with green stitching and green edge paint.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Other heavy metals, including chromium, barium and lead, along with a substantial amount of iron, which is contributing to the pond’s brown and red color, were found during testing, according to the environmental consultant’s report.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Brown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brown. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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