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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
Clint Davis, People.com, 24 May 2025
Whether shooting in black and white or high-octane color, Ridgers captured the saucy, staccato rhythms of the era—before camera phones, the naked-dressing ban, or the general downturn of public celebrity excess.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 May 2025
Nazanin Lankarani, New York Times, 20 May 2025
The game features fun and educational activities, such as puzzles, mini-games (like helping Peppa Pig and her family when their car is stuck), coloring, and dressing up Peppa’s friends.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 19 May 2025
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Noun
Be sure to check all five colors if your size appears to be sold out.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 24 May 2025
Whether shooting in black and white or high-octane color, Ridgers captured the saucy, staccato rhythms of the era—before camera phones, the naked-dressing ban, or the general downturn of public celebrity excess.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 May 2025
Verb
The designer Tatiana Verstraeten models her Vienne necklace, which is made of 18-karat gold and features diamonds, moonstones and nude iridescent enamel colored to match her own skin tone.
—Nazanin Lankarani, New York Times, 20 May 2025
The game features fun and educational activities, such as puzzles, mini-games (like helping Peppa Pig and her family when their car is stuck), coloring, and dressing up Peppa’s friends.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
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For the night, the daughter of Michael Jackson wore a tonal brown look with notes of amber honey hues for sartorial synergy.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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That was 38 years ago this month, and the lipstick hue the makeup artist chose that fateful day has remained a constant in her makeup routine ever since.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Specialists will examine the image to see if there are any remnants of pigment that could be used to determine the colors once marking Victory’s body.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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The repetitive motion of brushstrokes, the unpredictability of pigment spreading in water, and the visual appeal of translucent layers all contribute to a meditative experience.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
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In January, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration has targeted food dyes in recent months, banning a dye called Red 3 and working to remove eight synthetic food colorings from the food supply, according to an April news release.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
14 May 2025
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Turmeric, with its bright orange-yellow color, is widely used as a food coloring and flavoring agent.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
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Through Grit, Spit, and Never Quit — whose cover sees a banged up Riggle posing side by side with a bald eagle, a tiny American flag tucked neatly behind his ear — the comedian hopes to not only inspire laughter, but also just flat-out inspire.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The ceremony features the meaning and folding of the American flag, the pinning of veterans, a guest speaker and a posting of the colors.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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Her complexion was, for the most part, even with touches of cool-toned contour and pink blush.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Her glam included an elevated updo that brought the attention to her bright peachy blush and light pink lip gloss.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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With Putin’s military making progress on the battlefield and American aid drying up, the Russian leader may see no advantage in backing down.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
30 May 2025
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Former military and intelligence personnel were also involved, chief among them Phil Reilly, a veteran CIA paramilitary officer turned security contractor.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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In the second half, Pacers entertainment staff handed the microphone to former Indianapolis Colts punter and ESPN personality Pat McAfee, who introduced Knicks fans Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet – all of them in attendance in Indianapolis.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Location: De Beauvoir Town Hackney Warehouse Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb Position yourself in the heart of Hackney (between London Fields and Victoria Park) at this stylish apartment that’s full of personality and natural light.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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Sleek, flat-panel cabinets (painted in Dylan by Portola Paints) contrast with the irregular zellige tile backsplash by Zia Tile.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2025
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The company blends sales and streaming data as well as total audience impressions at radio to paint a picture of which hard rock tracks are the most popular in the U.S.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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