variants
also slatey
as in slate
of the color gray
slaty stones in the riverbed
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Adjective
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Treasures include antique oil paintings on old easels, silver teapots, bookcases, four-post beds, Persian rugs, fainting sofas, rattan porch chairs, and a smattering of estate accessories, from jewelry to furs, hats to small accouterments.—
Jenny Adams,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025 -
The silver beaded detailing on her frock was striking.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Rocky opted for a pinstripe look by Saint Laurent, and Rihanna wore a gray blazer atop a striped dress shirt and wide-leg pants.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
19 Feb. 2025
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So the insecurities weighing on 12-year-old outfielder Laurie (Rosie Foss) manifest as a heavy gray blob (Jo Firestone) hanging off her shoulders, while the daydreams of 10-year-old Ira (Dorien Watson), a teammate’s little brother, appear as superhero cartoons scribbled in childlike crayon.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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A couple driving on Evansville Avenue in Meriden around 11 a.m. on Saturday reportedly spotted something grey in a pile of snow just past the Markham Airport on the north side of the road next to the large field of solar panels.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
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On Dishwasher-Safe Items There are obvious no-nos, such as electronic kitchen gear, but Bovard says that there are other products that have grey areas.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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How to Buy, Prepare, and Cook Scallops When buying fresh scallops, look for ones that are creamy beige to light pink in color, and steer clear of any that look yellowed or have grayish spots.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Dec. 2024
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The calculator is also available in five muted colors to better match your desk decor: off white, dark gray, grayish pink, grayish green, and grayish blue.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Slaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaty. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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