ocherous

variants or ochreous
Definition of ocherousnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ocherous
Adjective
  • As previously reported by PEOPLE, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the incident occurred on Tuesday, June 23, in Staniel Cay, a small, sandy island in the Exuma Cays.
    Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • Think sandy feet, long lunches, morning coffee with the Pacific.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
Adjective
  • Van Hecke jogged to the sideline after his blond hair had turned red from the blood.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
  • Allie is approximately 5-foot-2 and 85 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes, police said.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 June 2026
Adjective
  • According to the South China Morning Post, the man alerted authorities after noticing the reptile, described as a tawny-colored snake as thick as an adult's arm.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
  • Rain streamed from their whiskers and soaked their tawny coats.
    Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Adjective
  • The kernels should develop dark golden spots without becoming overly blackened.
    Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The Thrissur Vadakkunnathan temple’s annual Pooram parade features about 100 elephants adorned in golden headgear and colorful silk caparisons.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Adjective
  • Bedding should be straw or similar material (avoid blankets or towels that can freeze).
    Sergio Candido, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Their delicious 2021 Viognier is straw colored in the glass with aromas of white flowers, white peach, and dried apricot with flavors of yellow peach, jasmine flower, and cantaloupe melon.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 24 July 2025
Adjective
  • Anderson has been transitioning back to blonde in recent months, stepping out with a more subtle strawberry blonde shade back in October.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
  • In that original viral campaign launch video, a bearded Platner, his strawberry blonde hair tousled, introduced Maine voters to the issues central to his platform, namely, broad economic populism, taxing billionaires, and universal healthcare.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Ocherous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ocherous. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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