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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
Isabel Clara Ruehl
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
Her glam featured her blond tresses styled with a side part and natural waves and makeup with bold brows and a pop of color with her red lip.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
Greta Cross, USA Today, 14 June 2025
How did these different perspectives color the experience of working on the film?
—Kambole Campbell, Variety, 14 June 2025
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Noun
The blue of the sky reveals to us the basic law of color.
—Isabel Clara Ruehl
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
Her glam featured her blond tresses styled with a side part and natural waves and makeup with bold brows and a pop of color with her red lip.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
Verb
Known for a head shaped like a hammerhead shark, the worm is typically light honey colored with a darker collar and one to five stripes on its body, according to the Texas Invasive Species Institute.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 14 June 2025
How did these different perspectives color the experience of working on the film?
—Kambole Campbell, Variety, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
Noun
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Bugleweed spreads quickly by stolon to form a compact mat of lush foliage in green, purple, or ruby hues.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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For a casual look that’s versatile enough for it all, start with a pair of Coach’s Soho Sneakers in a bold color — this vivid green hue is a standout that offers a touch of downtown cool.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Her line shines especially in color—from her Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder (the shade matches here are insane) to the Colorfix multipurpose pigments, there's something for everyone.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
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Watercolor paper is a special kind of paper made to absorb water and pigment without buckling or tearing apart.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Gramm and Boudreaux brought harsh coloring to what was merely imagined.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Some geckos have higher contrast in their coloring, while others appear more faded.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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For days, a small but critical faction of the Senate GOP conference had been raising major flags about the way this cut to states' Medicaid revenue might kneecap rural hospitals in their states.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
26 June 2025
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The schedule includes a speech by a representative of the Veterans Memorial & Support Foundation, a flag raising and a children’s bike and stroller parade.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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Meanwhile, her cheeks were dusted in peach-colored blush, her lips were painted in a coral hue and her brows were brushed up and matted down.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
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My go-to blush and highlighter layered smoothly over it without pilling.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Parking is $10 for nonresidents; free for residents and military with ID.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Since the January ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, which collapsed in March, the Israeli military launched another invasion of Gaza beginning in May, codenamed Operation Gideon’s Chariots.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2025
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This is the first time in his pro career that his offensive output matches his personality: Quiet.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2025
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That has included writers like Matt Yglesias, TV personalities, like Terry Moran and Katie Couric, and authors like James Patterson, with many prioritizing video.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Those numbers paint a broad picture but ignore myriad personal stories and struggles.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Each bottle is painted with one of six native Mexican species—the axolotl, jaguar, monarch butterfly, dwarf jay, Tamaulipas owl, or Mexican wolf that are assigned randomly for each purchase—houses an extra añejo that rests for three years in both new American and European oak.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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