as in gray
of the color gray
a silvery metal of some kind
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Recent Examples of silvery
Noticeably, Mirren's silvery strands were cut into an asymmetrical crop, with the ends of her hair grazing the nape of her neck.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
The lighter marking on her chest between the upraised front legs showed where her heart lay beneath that silvery coat.
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Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
However, the silvery orb won’t look noticeably smaller to the unaided human eye.
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Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
The rolling landscape, nestled between a nature preserve and a cattle ranch, had silvery groves of ancient olive trees, a meandering creek, and a network of antique aqueducts snaking through the fields.
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Ingrid Abramovitch,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for silvery
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
The lighter marking on her chest between the upraised front legs showed where her heart lay beneath that silvery coat.
—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
However, the silvery orb won’t look noticeably smaller to the unaided human eye.
—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
The rolling landscape, nestled between a nature preserve and a cattle ranch, had silvery groves of ancient olive trees, a meandering creek, and a network of antique aqueducts snaking through the fields.
—
Ingrid Abramovitch,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for silvery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silvery
Adjective
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For an olive or medium complexion, a neutral contour shade (neither cool nor warm) will avoid an ashy gray hue.
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She was found face down in her bedroom, wearing a grey tank top and nude from the waist down.
Adjective
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The silver hair that Jackman sports throughout the film is quite distinctive.
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The man driving the silver car, age unspecified, was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition.
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“Silvery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silvery. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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