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
Pam Leblanc, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
He was last seen wearing a brown hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and cream colored shoes.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Now there is a new and arguably more insidious form of theatricality to be overcome, a greater threat to the illusionism that lies at the heart of Bove’s bent and colored steel sculptures.
—Gordon Hughes, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Other signs include a rotten-egg smell in the water, odd noises from the water heater, rust-colored water, and low water pressure.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the clock was ticking, as chefs teamed up by colored aprons were given 45 minutes to complete the task at hand.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Demi Moore’s waist-skimming, raven-colored hair is her hallmark.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
The fourth edition of the festival, set to run April 8 to June 14, will again feature vibrant, Asian-style lanterns and artworks glowing against the night sky in a multi-colored exhibit that spans nearly the entire zoo grounds.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Investigators found evidence at the scene indicating that the car involved is a light-colored 2008 to 2011 Ford Focus.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The album is colored 10 shades of black with the occasional shock of white, but majesty, anger, fear, and a sort of awe surface again and again.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
So that naturally colored my thinking.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026
The fluffy cookies are made with fresh berries and colored with a dash of food coloring.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
For most of the year the ground is, well — sand-colored.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
Having a sleepover was the best way to spend a weekend, especially with a pile of brightly colored, probably-not-very-nutritious snacks.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
Based on the crest fossil’s inner vascular canals and exterior texture, the team theorizes that the cranial accessory was likely housed in keratin and brightly colored.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
Lake Tahoe is home to a large population of American black bears, which are often cinnamon-colored and resemble their larger cousin, the grizzly bear.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
An influx of sediment gives the water along the upper coast a caramel-colored hue, but farther south, the water runs clear.
—Pam Leblanc, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
He was last seen wearing a brown hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and cream colored shoes.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Now there is a new and arguably more insidious form of theatricality to be overcome, a greater threat to the illusionism that lies at the heart of Bove’s bent and colored steel sculptures.
—Gordon Hughes, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Other signs include a rotten-egg smell in the water, odd noises from the water heater, rust-colored water, and low water pressure.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the clock was ticking, as chefs teamed up by colored aprons were given 45 minutes to complete the task at hand.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Demi Moore’s waist-skimming, raven-colored hair is her hallmark.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
The fourth edition of the festival, set to run April 8 to June 14, will again feature vibrant, Asian-style lanterns and artworks glowing against the night sky in a multi-colored exhibit that spans nearly the entire zoo grounds.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Investigators found evidence at the scene indicating that the car involved is a light-colored 2008 to 2011 Ford Focus.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Researchers believe the dinosaur's crest — a large bony ridge rising from the top of the dinosaur's skull — was brightly colored and covered in keratin.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The album is colored 10 shades of black with the occasional shock of white, but majesty, anger, fear, and a sort of awe surface again and again.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
So that naturally colored my thinking.
—Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026
The fluffy cookies are made with fresh berries and colored with a dash of food coloring.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
For most of the year the ground is, well — sand-colored.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
Having a sleepover was the best way to spend a weekend, especially with a pile of brightly colored, probably-not-very-nutritious snacks.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
Based on the crest fossil’s inner vascular canals and exterior texture, the team theorizes that the cranial accessory was likely housed in keratin and brightly colored.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
Lake Tahoe is home to a large population of American black bears, which are often cinnamon-colored and resemble their larger cousin, the grizzly bear.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colored
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Here, a guest pairs a statement trench with dainty heels, letting a colorful leather clutch add just the right amount of oomph.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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K-pop is a game of trend-setting and following, and BLACKPINK refuse to let go of their crowns, even if that means making a just-colorful-enough impression in the form of an EP that’s a hair under 15 minutes, with maybe one or two interesting moments.—
Alex Ramos,
Pitchfork,
4 Mar. 2026
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An in-depth study of the work, including macro X-ray fluorescence scans and comparisons with other works by the artist, confirmed Rembrandt painted it, said the museum’s curator of 17th century Dutch paintings, Jonathan Bikker.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Her likeness, donning her park ranger uniform, has been painted into a mural on Richmond’s 23rd Street, and her name graces a school building in the West Contra Costa Unified School District.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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There are some who worry that the transformative power of AI in health care might be exaggerated, at least based on what’s in use now.—
Emily Brindley,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Critics say the company's goals are far-fetched and its claims exaggerated.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2026
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Some analysts noted that the strikes and recent winter storms may have distorted the latest employment data, overstating the weakness last month.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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If your shrubs have distorted, yellowing, or curling leaves or their growth seems stunted, take a close look.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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The rest of Robbie’s makeup was light and even-toned, comprised of subtle shadowing under her eyes and blushed lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, today, blush has easily become one of the all-time favorite makeup products, especially with the younger generation that wants to look extra sun-kissed and blushed.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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These AIs have shown behaviors as varied as deception and blackmail, to scheming and cheating by hacking software.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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For French distributors, the early results of 2026 suggest that theatrical attendance remains resilient when there is varied slate of movies playing.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cabot's stain products can be tinted into Acorn at retailers nationwide.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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The moon is tinted a coppery red.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bags include a maxi tote and padded backpack with laptop pocket.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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And fortunately for Payton, Paton and company, this early 2026 draft class is padded with strengths in areas where the Broncos could stand to grow.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Colored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colored. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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