variants
or blonde
as in tawny
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
the little boy's blond hair darkened to brown as he grew older
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Recent Examples of blond
In her first major big-screen role since May December, an icy-blonde Natalie Portman is Polina Polinski, an ambitious gallerist gearing up for her Art Basel premiere, in this acerbic art world satire from Cathy Yan (Dead Pigs).
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Glen Coco Oropeza styled her blond hair in a side part with subtle waves.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
Wigs of all colors and lengths, red curls, long blonde tresses, short and capped and black.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Her bleached blond hair, worn long and straight, or up in a twist with tresses cascading down, as well as her penchant for casual, form-fitting outfits kept her image contemporary-looking long after the ‘60s were over.
—Lee Smith, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Glen Coco Oropeza styled her blond hair in a side part with subtle waves.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
Wigs of all colors and lengths, red curls, long blonde tresses, short and capped and black.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Her bleached blond hair, worn long and straight, or up in a twist with tresses cascading down, as well as her penchant for casual, form-fitting outfits kept her image contemporary-looking long after the ‘60s were over.
—Lee Smith, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blond
Adjective
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Her lips shine, too, with an ombré look in tawny brown hues, an effect created by makeup artist Bella Mayven with Charlotte Tilbury's Lip Cheat pencil in Foxy Brown and Big Lip Plumpgasm gloss in Nudegasm Diamonds.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The only movement is his coat, a tangle of tawny dreadlocks that ripples and waves in the stiff wind.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Dwayne Johnson walked hand-in-hand with wife Lauren Hashian, who looked golden in a floor-length gown.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Return to oven, and bake until hot and bubbly around edges and chips are lightly golden brown, about 10 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Poppy’s narration — full of descriptions of sandy beaches, sparkling pools, and humid AirBnbs — is what pulls the reader into her world.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2026
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The lower temps will also provide comfortable conditions for enjoying the city’s many sandy shores, famed beach clubs, and rooftop restaurants.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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People often make the mistake of going with a bright white paint color to balance out a room’s cool feel and muted light, but opting for a warm neutral is more effective for creating an inviting space.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Snag it in black, white, green, blue, or maple or walnut wood stains in sizes ranging from 4 by 4 inches to 8 by 10 inches.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Blond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blond. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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