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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 pigment
a substance used to color other materials added some red color to the base paint

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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 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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verb

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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 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
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 See All Example Sentences for color
Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
Noun
  • Best Clothing Deals Versatile clothing is the key to packing light, so look for neutral hues and easy-to-match fabrics, like denim.
    Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
  • In Milwaukee, at least 300 streetlights installed in 2018 began taking on a purple hue in 2021.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • As the skin heals, the pigment naturally returns over time.
    Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Smokey is shaped completely different and obviously his coloring is very unusual for a beagle.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • The flags represent Mexico, Colombia, and Tanzania.
    Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The Chiefs also had two first-half personal foul flags, one coming on linebacker Nick Bolton for a horse-collar tackle and another when cornerback L’Jarius Sneed slapped 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk across the helmet after a play was over.
    Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Japan is part of the First Island Chain, a U.S. maritime containment strategy that seeks to restrict the Chinese military's access to the Western Pacific Ocean.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The group's visit to a major shrine, overseen by the Israeli military, was opposed by Druze leaders in the rest of Syria.
    Jane Arraf, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This translates into Jan having to collaborate with many versions of himself that have unique skills and far too many conflicting personalities defined by past events.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • This perspective inspired her to taste her way around the globe to seek out the stories and personalities behind the bottles.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The advanced metrics paint him as a top-notch defensive playmaker.
    Fred Katz, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • This is when Ramirez and his colleagues say someone built and painted the altar.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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