as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
somehow, the pure white mare had a pinto foal
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Recent Examples of pinto
Bon Appétit, 15 Nov. 2022
In another part of the commissary, workers sort through uncooked pinto beans looking for any stones that might need to be removed, while cooks holding giant spoons stir massive steaming pots of beans.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022
Audrey Bruno, SELF, 21 Nov. 2022
In the 1920s, for example, Shetland ponies were introduced to the island to add pinto coloring to the herd.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 Aug. 2022
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Adjective
The carne asada burrito with pinto beans, cheese, and avocado.
—Bon Appétit, 15 Nov. 2022
In another part of the commissary, workers sort through uncooked pinto beans looking for any stones that might need to be removed, while cooks holding giant spoons stir massive steaming pots of beans.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022
Noun
For example, any type of bean (from white to pinto and even lentils) are totally fair game in a pot of chili.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 21 Nov. 2022
In the 1920s, for example, Shetland ponies were introduced to the island to add pinto coloring to the herd.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinto
Noun
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The trackers plugged in data on a herd of roan antelope, then a single male cheetah.—
ByDimitri Selibas,
science.org,
13 June 2024
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Only eight gray or roan horses have ever won the first leg of the Triple Crown.—
Alexis Cubit,
The Courier-Journal,
2 May 2023
Noun
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Flaunt this fun, floral style, or opt for their best-selling classic black.—
Meg Donohue,
Town & Country,
31 Jan. 2023
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Take your pick from black to mocha to crisp, winter white.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
Peoplemag,
31 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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After all, the spotted find is just another neutral these days.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
7 Jan. 2025
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The spotted lanternfly continues to be a problem in Connecticut.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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With twinkling lights, festive music, and the scent of roasted chestnuts in the air, these markets promise an enchanting experience for all who visit.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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Like the aroma of roasted American chestnuts, a pipedream because a fungal blight rendered the trees extinct.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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These baked blushes have a marbled effect for a multi-dimensional finish that combines blush and highlighter with every swipe.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Yes, there are prime-aged, marbled steaks in all shapes and sizes, each served with Nick & Sam’s signature steak sauce.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Ed the golden palomino (voiced by Western film actor Allan Lane) belonged to Wilbur Post (Alan Young), a young architect who decides to moves out of the city and closer to nature.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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One of the key myths about sherry is that the palomino, its primary grape, is neutral and required fortification, intricate blending in the cellar and exposure to air, as with oloroso sherries, or aging under flor, a yeast that gives personality to fino and manzanilla sherries.—
Eric Asimov,
New York Times,
3 July 2023
Noun
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The crash’s impact shredded the boat’s hull and hurtled all the passengers into the bay.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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Needless to say, such a colossal starship was covered with armaments, sensor systems, and shielding of all sorts on top of the hangars and docking bays housing smaller crafts.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Her program prioritizes outside time and operates out of several yurt-style classrooms brimming with natural light and colorful Montessori materials.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Every home is haunted by its previous residents, but prewar apartments in the Village have particularly colorful ghosts.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Pinto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinto. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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