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
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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
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Take your pick from black to mocha to crisp, winter white.Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2023
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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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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
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How hot will Parker Solar Probe get during its sun flyby? Christmas Eve may be a good time to roast chestnuts on the fire (or maybe toast marshmallows), but Parker Solar Probe scientists have built their spacecraft to avoid getting burned by the sun.Tariq Malik, Space.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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How to roast chestnuts To roast the chestnuts in the oven, start by heating your oven between 400 to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, Hamm says.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Instead, Kelly Welch, founder of Organized by KW, advises using matching marbled containers to discreetly store these products in plain sight.Jordan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025
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Rooms are painted a soothing gray, with marbled wallpaper, stained glass windows, and colorful decor serving as delightful pops of whimsy.Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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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
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The right side of the chassis houses two 2.5-inch caddies and a 3.5-inch bay for additional storage beyond the three available M.2 slots.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
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The idea for a bridge across the Golden Gate Strait, where the Pacific Ocean flows into the bay in Northern California, was first floated in 1872 by railroad mogul Charles Crocker.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Years ago, for appearances, the actress would lean on colorful separates to point to her affinity for bold hues and patterns.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sofia Jeans by Sofia Vergara Strapless Ruffle Dress This Sofia Jeans by Sofia Vergara strapless dress is now just $9 and comes in a colorful floral print or black to suit your style.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Pinto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinto. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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