as in blond
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
the tawny coat of a lion
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Recent Examples of tawny
These were plentiful, with colorful rough shapes catching the light on the Embrace bracelet in hues of delicate gray, greens and tawny browns that contrasted with faceted white diamonds, the largest one accented by polished natural jet, another rarity of nature.
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
White wines will turn brown, and red wines change to a tawny or orange color.
Take a Whiff: Pour a glass and give it a sniff.
—Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Casks, 45% ABV, 750 ml
This bourbon is aged for five years and finished for an additional six months in tawny Port casks, imparting rich, fruity characteristics.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Normally, the spirit is finished in ruby port barrels, but for this year’s expression, a portion of whiskey finished in tawny port barrels was included in the blend as well.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
White wines will turn brown, and red wines change to a tawny or orange color.
Take a Whiff: Pour a glass and give it a sniff.
—Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Casks, 45% ABV, 750 ml
This bourbon is aged for five years and finished for an additional six months in tawny Port casks, imparting rich, fruity characteristics.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Normally, the spirit is finished in ruby port barrels, but for this year’s expression, a portion of whiskey finished in tawny port barrels was included in the blend as well.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tawny
blond
Adjective
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Brody Buster was the perfect moniker for a cute, blond 10-year-old harmonica phenom.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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The platinum blond computer chip zillionaire was no match for 007!—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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