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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
Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Score it in one of three simple colors, or opt for the Surprise Pack to receive a unique bag with unexpected color combinations just for you.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
Her eyebrows were colored by a honey-brown hue, with bronzer stamped on her brow bones below.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Her favorite colors were pink and red, according to her family and friends.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Score it in one of three simple colors, or opt for the Surprise Pack to receive a unique bag with unexpected color combinations just for you.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
The season 8 finale saw Bobby's family, friends, and colleagues healing in the aftermath, but the impact of his passing will no doubt color the catastrophes awaiting our heroes.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
Her eyebrows were colored by a honey-brown hue, with bronzer stamped on her brow bones below.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
Noun
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The dark brown didn’t wash out like bright hues in early cameras’ filters, and its viscosity and flow is eerily similar to a thick line of fresh blood.—
Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
9 Oct. 2025
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The collection — about 80 to 90 pieces — leans into easy caftans, terry hoodies and airy gowns, in bright hues, tie-dyes, organic cottons and satins.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This striking baked blush certainly has my attention — its marbled design includes multiple colors and illuminating pigments to give your cheeks a fresh, radiant look with one dusting.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The pigments in the tinted cream, on the other hand, help to even out tone, minimize imperfections and cover minor redness thanks to color-adaptive technology.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
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The new species was identified by its coloring, body segments, body proportions and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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To keep your favorite jeans looking like you just bought them, Ceconi says to wash them inside out to protect the coloring and material.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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As the sun rose, they could be seen stationed in an unidentified area, with Israeli flags hoisted up from military vehicles.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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But his opening 45 minutes will have been a frustrating experience, with the assistant referee’s flag killing any momentum Mane was trying to gain.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Queen of the best liquid blush known to humankind, Rare Beauty founder and singer Selena Gomez got hitched last month (September 27) to Benny Blanco.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
14 Oct. 2025
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Naomi Watts went for understated elegance in a long-sleeve blush dress for her star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Across the tech industry, workers have become more outspoken in their criticism of business dealings with the Israeli military.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Israeli military has only withdrawn a few kilometers (miles) from its positions and still retains control over half of the enclave.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of Fox’s most prominent sports media personalities may be leaving the company to start a new media venture.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Few breweries have as much personality as Big Lug, helmed by owner Eddie Sahm and head brewer Tyler Chippa.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Free Press, which Paramount bought for about $150 million, paints itself as a voice of the center but draws its energy from the bitter US culture wars.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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In the book, she's portrayed as someone suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and on anxiety medication, both of which are used to discredit her and paint her as unwell.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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