as in grey
of the color gray
a silvery metal of some kind
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Recent Examples of silvery
Then, for a moment, its silvery side shimmered in the sun.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Look for small, raindrop-like ripples on the surface of the water, or even frantic silvery splashes.
—Kubie Brown, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
Silk brocade dresses, some with fabric flowers planted on the neckline, were done in gold lamé, or shot through with silvery threads in a collection that also took in a palette of chocolate, orange and black.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
Schools of bar jack fish swam through, rays of sun bouncing off their silvery sides.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2024
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Look for small, raindrop-like ripples on the surface of the water, or even frantic silvery splashes.
—Kubie Brown, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
Silk brocade dresses, some with fabric flowers planted on the neckline, were done in gold lamé, or shot through with silvery threads in a collection that also took in a palette of chocolate, orange and black.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
Schools of bar jack fish swam through, rays of sun bouncing off their silvery sides.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 19 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for silvery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silvery
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The grey ash trees and their mottled plumage were as one with each other, curving and branching to form a ceiling overhead.Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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This is a grey area, as exploitation requires physical, administrative-level access to a device.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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What is the most popular color for a house exterior? Among homeowners painting exterior wall colors, Sargsyan shares that the 2024 US Houzz Outdoor Trends Study found neutrals are the top choice, specifically white (23%), gray (19%) and beige (10%).Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Springsteen wore a red and gray flannel coat, dark blue jeans, dark boots, a gray scarf and black Wayfarer sunglasses.Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Police did not locate either occupant of the silver sedan, authorities said.Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Police alerted the Arizona Department of Public Safety and New Mexico state police to be on alert for Martin's silver 2016 Buick Encore with Arizona license plate BEA0TX.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Silvery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silvery. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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