How to Use colored in a Sentence
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Like nude colored sports shorts and things like that.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Most have some lighter fur, colored whiskers, or mixed-tone paw pads.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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Black dots against the Krishna-colored sky.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
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Paint is nothing more than a colored glue.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
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The woman saw a dark-colored sedan pull away from the scene.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Pair the book with a set of colored pencils to round out the gift.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
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He was last seen wearing a light-colored shirt and dark shorts.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Look for stalks that feel firm, tender, and well-colored.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
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Deputies put out a be-on-the-lookout for a dark-colored car.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
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He's seen in what appears to be a dark coat and light-colored pants.
—Adam Sabes , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Overripe pomegranates may have soft, dull-colored skin with brown spots.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 July 2026
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My friends went with a 4-inch thick colored concrete top.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
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Brady paired the watch with a dark-colored coat, button-down shirt and a black tie.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
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Avoid overripe pomegranates, which may have soft, dull-colored skin with brown spots.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 5 Nov. 2025
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For a dish that wows, multi-colored carrots are key.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
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Cakes should be evenly colored and springy when pressed with a finger.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
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Meghan wore dark colored pants with an oversized white button-up shirt.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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Match with a polo — more on that soon — or a solid-colored tee.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
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Thank you for not laughing at us for wearing the same bright-colored puffy coats.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
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White wines might look more yellow, or reds may be brick-colored or brownish.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
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The main, colored stones in the collection are flat and faceted around the edges.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
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Each time, police said that a light-colored sedan was involved.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
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What’s better than a solid-colored top for spring?
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
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Further on, sandy-colored cows lazed in the mid-morning sun.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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Black colored residue was found inside the ice machine.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Do not use it on dark-colored upholstery.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
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The petals may be yellow, gold, burgundy, or bi-colored.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
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Wear lightweight, loose and light-colored clothing and a brimmed hat.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 2 July 2026
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He was last seen wearing multi-colored shorts.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
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Avoid using on colored fabrics—lemon can bleach.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
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