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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 military
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
Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
All users can now customize project icons and colors.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Plum Blossom Lacquered Tables And Chairs The iconic black- and vermilion-colored lacquered tables were designed to resemble the center of a plum blossom, surrounded by five chairs arranged to resemble the petals, when seen from above.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In addition to white, snag it on sale in other seasonal colors like black, green, coffee, and khaki.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
All users can now customize project icons and colors.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
The wrecked streetcar is colored yellow and white and was named the Elevador da Gloria.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Plum Blossom Lacquered Tables And Chairs The iconic black- and vermilion-colored lacquered tables were designed to resemble the center of a plum blossom, surrounded by five chairs arranged to resemble the petals, when seen from above.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
Noun
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Atelier Ndigo by Waina Chancy offered up an exuberant collection led by hues such as cherry red and deep blue.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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The volume and the stopper must be right, but the tone, cut, or hue can differ.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Aveda Botanical Repair Purple Toning Shampoo keeps your color cool with purple pigments that instantly tone down yellow and orange hues.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
10 Sep. 2025
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Reduces Inflammation Beets are a concentrated source of plant pigments called betalains.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Gina Marie Bakery, based in Waterbury, announced the voluntary recall on September 10 over the potential undeclared presence of almonds, sesame and several food colorings—namely Red 40, Red 3, Blue 1, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The new species was identified by its DNA, bone structure, body proportions, fin shape, head shape, coloring and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The photo released shows what appears to be a man wearing a largely black outfit with an American flag on his shirt, a black cap, and black sunglasses.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Utah authorities released photos of the person of interest in the shooting on Thursday in which the individual can be seen on steps while carrying a black backpack and wearing a shirt with what appeared to be an American flag print on it.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Big fan of Saie Beauty as well—especially their Slip Tint and their blushes (blush is my favorite).—
Akili King,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Scarlett Johansson stepped out for the TIFF premiere of her directorial debut Eleanor the Great in a blush pink Valentino gown with off-the-shoulder sleeves and a short train.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In 2010, 15 Turkish activists were killed on board the Mavi Marmara by the Israeli military 40 miles off the coast of Gaza.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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In schools, children are studying from Russian textbooks that praise the country and its military.—
Yegor Mostovshikov,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His work is recognized for rejecting straight lines in favor of rounded, continuous forms and for being approachable yet full of personality.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, the personalities of Chesley’s siblings — her surviving twin sister Chatham, and twin boys Chance and Cheston, who all turned three on July 28 — have flourished.—
Jeff Truesdell,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Red and white English flags have proliferated along streets and been painted on roads.—
Vitalii Yalahuzian,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The only scuffing—on shop doors, on the walls of the Métro—had been artfully painted on to make the scenery look appropriately aged.—
Bianca Bosker,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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