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as in hue
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
a shirt that is available in every color of the rainbow
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as in coloring
the hue or appearance of the skin and especially of the face
her color hasn't been good since she got sick
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as in flag
colors plural
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
flew their country's colors atop the highest mast on the ship
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as in blush
a rosy appearance (of the cheeks)
the stay in the country brought color to her cheeks
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as in service
colors plural
the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation
she hopes to carry on the family tradition and serve with the colors
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as in personality
colors plural
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
we saw his true colors during the emergency
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as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
per the couple's request, the baker used natural ingredients like beet juice and turmeric to color the icing for the wedding cake
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as in to exaggerate
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
he gave a highly colored version of a rather mundane experience
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as in to distort
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
his news reporting is colored by his prejudices
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as in to blush
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
she colored after hearing the nasty remarks about her weight
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Recent Examples of color
Quanta Magazine, 15 June 2026
This year’s design is a soft, baby blue gown — paying homage to the color of the island’s original 1895 flag— embroidered with subtle motifs, including yellow taxi cabs, the Brooklyn bridge and the Puerto Rico’s national flower, the flor de maga.
—CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Since then, though, the tangerine-colored, former transport vessel has sat at a dry dock on Staten Island.
—Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
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Noun
So, just as red light, green light, and blue light blend to make white, so do red, blue, and green quarks form color-neutral protons and neutrons (the building blocks of atoms).
—Quanta Magazine, 15 June 2026
This year’s design is a soft, baby blue gown — paying homage to the color of the island’s original 1895 flag— embroidered with subtle motifs, including yellow taxi cabs, the Brooklyn bridge and the Puerto Rico’s national flower, the flor de maga.
—CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Verb
They’re colored by all kinds of biases and limited by people’s inability to cram psychedelic states into words.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Since then, though, the tangerine-colored, former transport vessel has sat at a dry dock on Staten Island.
—Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
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By wearing the dark hue, the director makes the choice to break one of summer dressing’s most enduring rules.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Sage green was the only hue to rank in the top tier of every room featured in the report.—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
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The oil paints used to cover these elements had notable quantities of titanium white, a pigment that isn’t in any other part of the painting.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
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The pigments could replace synthetic chemicals and reduce environmental impact.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Mix in vanilla extract and food coloring until evenly combined.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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Parsley Parsley is a good source of vitamin C and carotenoids, antioxidants that give plants their coloring.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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Before Mexico-South Africa kicks off here in a few minutes, FIFA is marching in all 48 flags for the countries participating in the tournament and having the flag-bearers stand in a circle at midfield.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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But outside, the city of Orlando had been reckoning with its horrific losses, holding heart-wrenching vigils, hearing emotional speeches calling for an end to anti-gay hatred and gun violence, and splashing rainbows on flags, business windows and makeshift memorials that dotted the streets.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Tortuga’s signature restaurant, Bamboo, sits catty-corner to the pool, and has a dining room with blush pink walls—a color handpicked by Oscar de la Renta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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With hues like butter yellow and pistachio green reigning king, Lopez made a case for the romantic blush shade—and has done worn this same dress on multiple occasions, according to the brand.—
Ruby McAuliffe,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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For more details on the claims process or to download a claim form, visit the Hoosier Lottery Winners page or contact the customer service team at 1-800-955-6886.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
12 Dec. 2025
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Support services are being established by Australia to help Tuvaluan families set up in the east coast city of Melbourne, Adelaide in South Australia and in the northern state of Queensland.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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The bot mimicked her voice and likeness, but it was programmed with a personality unlike Alfonsi's.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Her leopard-print sneakers that instantly add a pop of color and personality.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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That would seem to paint Savannah (universally recognized as an aggressive threat who is still standing) and Sage (was credited with running the game at certain parts and has allies on the jury) as the frontrunners.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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Each kit has a different wooden scene to paint, from gingerbread cookies to holiday elves.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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