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adjective

Definition of pinto

as in colored

having blotches of two or more colors somehow, the pure white mare had a pinto foal

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Recent Examples of pinto

Adjective

The carne asada burrito with pinto beans, cheese, and avocado. — Bon Appétit, 15 Nov. 2022 Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2022

Noun

Use two cans of beans—cannellini are recommended, but any other mild variety, such as kidney, pinto, or navy, will work well. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026 Beans like navy, black, garbanzo, kidney, pinto, and lima beans are rich in fiber, protein, and key minerals like magnesium and potassium. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pinto

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Adjective

To begin her drawings, Trouvé pours bleach onto blank sheets of industrial colored paper.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Lifelike Cat With a face full of fur and electric-green-colored contacts, this cat costume begs to be seen.

— Michella Oré, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of colored

Noun

Beside the wounded Appaloosa was a friendly bay roan, there to keep the Appaloosa calm.

— Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
The effort builds on roughly two years of development, during which the company has assembled the ancient bluebuck genome, created a reference genome using the roan antelope, completed comparative genomic analysis, and established foundational cellular and reproductive systems for the species.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026

Definition of roan

Adjective

The rooms, with colorful textiles, ceramics from Oaxaca’s La Chicharra studio, whitewashed walls offset with dark sapodilla wood floors, are cool and welcoming after a day in the bright sun.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Polish artist and designer Sonia Górecka often turns to folklore for her ethereal textile creations, mixing and matching traditional pagan figures and motifs on sheer curtains and colorful hanging jacquard weavings.

— Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of colorful

Noun

That sky-high figure indicates the display's ability to produce deep blacks alongside bright whites, resulting in stellar quality in both light and dark scenes.

— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2026
Because the decline — particularly that in traditional public schools — is greater than the district anticipated and budgeted for to start the year, the district could potentially seek additional budget cuts to stay in the black.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of black

Adjective

These French-style pins come in a marbled cardboard case that’s perfect for gifting.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Earthy browns and creamy neutrals melt into one another, while a luminous cat-eye finish lends the marbled design a little extra shine.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of marbled

Adjective

Other invasive plants including Tree of Heaven, the host plant for the highly invasive spotted lanternfly, has been found in The Preserve as well.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
Because spotted skunks are relatively rare in California wildlife rehabilitation centers and in the surrounding area, there were no other skunks of his kind available to keep him company.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Definition of spotted

Noun

Farther south, head to the seaside village of La Parguera, a short boat ride from one of the island's three bioluminescent bays.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Annie Koury said she's lived in the area for more than 30 years and has never seen the bay flood like this — and that the city usually does more to protect the area.

— Alys Martinez, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

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