as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
the highly colored glassware that is the studio's hallmark
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as in painted
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 exaggerated
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 distorted
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 blushed
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 colored
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The towering pylon's entire facade lights up with colored LEDs that change according to the time of day, as well as the seasons.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
Her proud father donned a smart tuxedo, while Yeri cooed in a pint-sized cream-colored dress.
—Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
To help homeowners and contractors dig safely, utility companies and municipalities will mark the locations of the lines with colored flags or nontoxic spray paint.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Plant a patchwork of sedums for a multi-colored, mat-forming groundcover.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Fort Lauderdale airport travelers may catch some vacation vibes at the sight of seven brightly colored bird sculptures that resemble large pool floats.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Inside, the restaurant resembles any neighborhood spot that slings fresh carne asada tacos, with tight seating and brightly colored walls.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Switch out your sneakers for suede tassel loafers when wearing your best light-colored trousers; also, avoid black accessories and opt for neutral tones or dark brown instead.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
Every chain is covered with a rust-protective vinyl cover which may be brightly colored for visibility depending on the length and strength.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Asian swamp eels in Florida are largely of an olive or drab brown color with yellow-orange bellies, though some can be brightly colored with variations of orange, pink and calico patterns.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Participants gave saliva samples before and after the students either colored quietly or participated in pet therapy.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Illustrations inked and colored by NPR's Malaka Gharib This story was edited by Malaka Gharib.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Traces of mercury on some suggest that, to distinguish players, some might have once been colored red.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Both dogs in the video were tan colored, and the larger one resembled a Labrador retriever.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Modern crystal chandeliers hung overhead, original artworks colored the walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows framed the neon lights of the towers lining Marina Bay.
—Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Portage police added that while some students play the game safely using brightly colored water guns, others have created dangerous situations that can trigger panic.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The towering pylon's entire facade lights up with colored LEDs that change according to the time of day, as well as the seasons.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
Her proud father donned a smart tuxedo, while Yeri cooed in a pint-sized cream-colored dress.
—Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
To help homeowners and contractors dig safely, utility companies and municipalities will mark the locations of the lines with colored flags or nontoxic spray paint.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Plant a patchwork of sedums for a multi-colored, mat-forming groundcover.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Fort Lauderdale airport travelers may catch some vacation vibes at the sight of seven brightly colored bird sculptures that resemble large pool floats.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Inside, the restaurant resembles any neighborhood spot that slings fresh carne asada tacos, with tight seating and brightly colored walls.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Switch out your sneakers for suede tassel loafers when wearing your best light-colored trousers; also, avoid black accessories and opt for neutral tones or dark brown instead.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
That’s because it has been colored with a light shade of misogyny since day one.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
Every chain is covered with a rust-protective vinyl cover which may be brightly colored for visibility depending on the length and strength.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Asian swamp eels in Florida are largely of an olive or drab brown color with yellow-orange bellies, though some can be brightly colored with variations of orange, pink and calico patterns.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Participants gave saliva samples before and after the students either colored quietly or participated in pet therapy.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Illustrations inked and colored by NPR's Malaka Gharib This story was edited by Malaka Gharib.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Traces of mercury on some suggest that, to distinguish players, some might have once been colored red.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Both dogs in the video were tan colored, and the larger one resembled a Labrador retriever.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Modern crystal chandeliers hung overhead, original artworks colored the walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows framed the neon lights of the towers lining Marina Bay.
—Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colored
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In fact, the most colorful man in the room might have been Jackson himself, who had on a jacket in a rich currant shade.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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Film at Lincoln Center, which hosts the fundraising event, annually assembles a colorful cast of past collaborators, maybe future ones, and admirers for this event, like last year pairing Dua Lipa and John Waters with Pedro Almodóvar.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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Asian markets painted a mixed picture at open, with South Korean and Japanese markets up, while Australia stocks dipped.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Developed as exhibition pieces, the six works are crafted entirely in wood and finished in black, painted with Japanese ink.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Microsoft, then a small software company didn’t yet have one but exaggerated its readiness by pitching an operating system the company didn't own and hadn't created yet.—
J. Kyle Foster,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The scrutiny of fame has always been dehumanizing, though the ubiquity of the modern-day comment section has surely accelerated and exaggerated its cruelty.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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However, when that perception becomes distorted, things can easily slip through the cracks.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The woman’s expression, painted in different shades of gray, is intentionally distorted in Picasso’s signature Cubist style.—
Jake McGowan,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Noah blushed then nodded softly.—
Allegra Givens,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Martha and the Dutch boy glanced at each other again and blushed.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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With a business model that has adapted to changing needs and changing markets, American Express has, for most of its varied history, catered to growth and the perception of exclusivity.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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However, full autonomy still depends on achieving consistent reliability in varied environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Tennessee Highway Patrol, which leads the task force’s traffic enforcement efforts, usually initiates the traffic stops — often for minor violations such as a broken taillight or windows tinted too dark.—
Wendi C. Thomas,
MLK50,
17 Apr. 2026
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Volodymyr Ihorovych Molchanov, 24, of Stamford turned himself in Monday on charges of second-degree assault, reckless driving and illegally tinted windows, according to Connecticut State Police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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The inner hook is padded to prevent damage to the wheel.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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As gas prices continue to cause consternation for many drivers, visiting the pump has padded the wallet of at least one person in Southern California.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Colored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colored. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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