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as in hue
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
a shirt that is available in every color of the rainbow
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as in coloring
the hue or appearance of the skin and especially of the face
her color hasn't been good since she got sick
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as in flag
colors plural
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
flew their country's colors atop the highest mast on the ship
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as in blush
a rosy appearance (of the cheeks)
the stay in the country brought color to her cheeks
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as in military
colors plural
the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation
she hopes to carry on the family tradition and serve with the colors
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as in personality
colors plural
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
we saw his true colors during the emergency
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as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
per the couple's request, the baker used natural ingredients like beet juice and turmeric to color the icing for the wedding cake
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as in to exaggerate
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
he gave a highly colored version of a rather mundane experience
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as in to distort
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
his news reporting is colored by his prejudices
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as in to blush
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
she colored after hearing the nasty remarks about her weight
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Recent Examples of color
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
That’s really the only difference between the two whiskeys, aside from the packaging which differs from the last two releases but still uses McLaren’s papaya orange color along with Old No. 7’s signature black.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2025
Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2025
While there are flashes of the angst, pain, and self-loathing that colored his earlier records, there’s a newfound sense of maturity, too.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The pop of blue adds color, while the off-white and gray stripes keep it neutral and versatile enough to work with any decor style.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
That’s really the only difference between the two whiskeys, aside from the packaging which differs from the last two releases but still uses McLaren’s papaya orange color along with Old No. 7’s signature black.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
For the record: ombré is a coloring technique that creates a gradual shift from light to dark, giving the hair a shaded effect.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2025
While there are flashes of the angst, pain, and self-loathing that colored his earlier records, there’s a newfound sense of maturity, too.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
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The Glasses’ collection features three color stories, neutral tones inspired by the siblings’ homeland; the red and black hues recalling Navajo dyeing techniques, and indigo.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The pastel hues provided an alternative to the icy blue hues and bright pinks that have trended for several seasons.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Later, colored technical ceramic was developed — but the first blue tone, used by the likes of Richard Mille, IWC, Omega and Hublot, was a bold cobalt, the only pigment then on the market.—
Roberta Naas,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The light-colored creamy base creates a smooth canvas that enhances the vibrancy of any pigments—whether their neutrals, shimmer, or fun colors.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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Smokey is shaped completely different and obviously his coloring is very unusual for a beagle.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The lab also analyzed food colorings and additives, which the new administration has said is a priority, per the New York Times.—
Alison Snyder,
Axios,
6 Apr. 2025
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The new release also includes a shovel, a tree without leaves, a harp, what appears to be a single radish and the flag of Sark, which is a self-governing island in the Channel Islands.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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This applies only if their return was submitted accurately and did not trigger any flags for additional processing.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Hawkins New York Essential dinnerware set $218 HAWKINS NEW YORK The color range is really impressive with this 16-piece ceramic tableware curation: bone, blush, mustard, olive, sky, light grey, terracotta (our favorite!), and peacock.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
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For her glam, Lopez went for a smokey eye and warm tones for her blush, paired with a nude glossy lip.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Critics of the move worry that in nominating Caine, whom Trump has extolled as a loyalist, the president was seeking to fill top Defense leadership positions with those that wouldn’t dissent from his opinion, slanting the historically apolitical U.S. military in his favor.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Chinese exercises around Taiwan follow a visit to the region by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week, and a Washington Post report that Hegseth has reoriented the U.S. military to prioritize deterring China from trying to seize Taiwan.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Not to mention, there’s a good dose of nostalgia thanks to a couple of pinball machines as well as an old-school Zoltar fortune-telling machine. Closer to our house, the East Brainerd location has a lot of the same decor but still manages to have a personality all its own.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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According to his website, Greenspan, an author, television personality, and co-founder of New School American Cheese, has received recognition for his work since the early 2000s.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Republicans like Dhillon Republicans painted a very different picture of Dhillon and her potential mission.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Experimental Revolution List, known for his pioneering work in behavioral economics, painted a nuanced picture of AI's role in scientific experimentation.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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