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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
PCMAG, 16 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, the timeless Essential Top is sitting at $25 in select colors.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
Click the link below to download — you will be prompted to log in or create an account to access the coloring page.
—Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
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In terms of color coverage, HP's 2-in-1 has some of the best, behind only the Asus ProArt PZ13 by a hair on the Adobe RGB gamut.
—PCMAG, 16 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, the timeless Essential Top is sitting at $25 in select colors.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025
Verb
While there are some situation-specific factors that have colored the past couple of seasons, like Swift's pop-cultural presence and seemingly every commercial break featuring K.C., there's also a general human impulse to support the underdog, even if that may seem counterproductive.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
Click the link below to download — you will be prompted to log in or create an account to access the coloring page.
—Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
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That includes a spacious owner’s suite, adorned with neutral hues and a sizable ensuite, as well as a VIP suite, complete with dramatic artwork and its own ensuite.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2025
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Its soft, plush leather has a luxury feel with an aquamarine hue similar to the trending sage green with a timeless touch.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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Some lasers can’t distinguish well between the pigment in the skin and the treatment target—like hair follicles, age spots, or blood vessels.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2025
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Ideal for people who prioritize breathability and a second-skin finish over full-fledged coverage, these foundations come as serums, balms, and BBs—delivering the perfect wash of pigment without any pore-clogging baggage.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
2 Feb. 2025
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Examine the keypad before use for any inconsistencies in coloring, material, or shape.—
Harrison Jones,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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Others have a darker brown-black coloring with blotchy pinkish stomachs.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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At various points, Thomas has also participated in football — both tackle and flag — baseball and gymnastics, flourishing in all of them.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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As Americans rushed to post black squares to the Instagram feeds and businesses in the U.S. drafted up diversity promises and hung BLM flags in their storefronts, the protests of that summer would go onto surpass the Women's March in terms of reach.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Taylor-Joy wore her blond tresses in a sleek bun, while her makeup consisted of beige eyeliner, rosy blush and a coral pink lip.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
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Step 4: Vixen Eyes With blush and lips in place, Gonzalez is ready to put the finishing touches on the eyes.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Israeli military has retained its presence along Gaza’s borders with Egypt and Israel.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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These targets include airfields, military plants, ammunition depots and warehouses, and also oil hubs and refineries, which have supplied President Vladimir Putin's military with fuel in the ongoing conflict, which began on February 24, 2022.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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As for Reacher’s allies, Duffy’s a federal agent with a thick Boston accent who shares a lot of Reacher’s personality quirks.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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So many of them look so bland and lack personality.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
20 Feb. 2025
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Aaron Leitz The parlor is painted in Farrow & Ball’s Calke Green.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
14 Feb. 2025
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He was painted the Bills’ safest fantasy pick after Allen and Cook, the guy who would generate the most targets.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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