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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
Elizabeth Medeiros, Health, 22 Mar. 2025
The paper is thick to the touch, and the color is rich and vibrant.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
Not that Tolbert on occasion didn’t color outside the lines at KNBR.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Winters are snowy and intense, spring is a welcome relief, summers are hot and sunny, and fall brings the most beautiful colors to nature.
—Elizabeth Medeiros, Health, 22 Mar. 2025
The paper is thick to the touch, and the color is rich and vibrant.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
Carter’s career is colored with devoted self-education and ingenuity.
—Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
Not that Tolbert on occasion didn’t color outside the lines at KNBR.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
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From floor-to-ceiling powder blue bathrooms to shades of pink used on every aspect of the kitchen—including appliances—these hues made their mark on the decade.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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To achieve the popular look, Haim’s bedroom was layered with the same blush and terra-cotta hue on the walls and ceilings.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Davines Heart of Glass Rich Conditioner has the same blueish tint from Jagua blue extract, just like its matching shampoo, to boost the vibrancy of your color while neutralizing brassy pigments.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2025
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Key Takeaways Eating large amounts of carrots can subtly change your skin tone due to beta-carotene, a pigment that accumulates in the skin, according to experts.—
Gillian Mohney,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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The moon’s red coloring begins to fade and the dark part shrinks down until the moon’s appearance returns to its typical shape, according to NASA.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Mar. 2025
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Likely, their universal dull, dark coloring helped these early mammals to better camouflage at night and stay warm.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
13 Mar. 2025
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While the protesters deployed some nationalist imagery, wielding Serbian flags and photos of Jesus while following a mascot of the World War II royalist Gen. Draza Mihailovic, the overall vibe of the Belgrade bonanza was closer to Woodstock than the March on Washington.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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The co-stars playfully deciphered dating red flags and green flags with a Snow White twist.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Wilhelmina model sported pink blush and a nude lip.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Her baby hairs were wet and lived-in, peeking out of her scarf and sitting on what’s left of her blush.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
20 Mar. 2025
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Their expedition is intended to raise awareness and financial support for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which supports responders and military who sustained life-changing injuries and fatalities.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Discriminatory Equity Ideology is a form of Woke cultural Marxism that has no place in our military.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Well wishes came from country singer Jessie James Decker, commentator Candace Owens and TV personality Jeannie Mai.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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His coaching staff have been filling in the gaps regarding personalities and who can play two games in quick succession.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The best times of year to paint your home are early summer and early fall.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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Whether painted, re-printed, or scanned, there are endless ways to take the words and handwriting on the card and turn them into something long lasting.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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