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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
Her jeans are filthy; her blonde hair hangs in loose, greasy strings; bruises speckle her thin arms, and there’s a patch of blood above her right eye.
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Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Wearing a blue jail jumpsuit with her hair tied into two blonde braids, Ortiz did not enter a plea during a brief hearing in downtown Los Angeles late Tuesday afternoon.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances, black countertops, blonde wood cabinetry, and a breakfast nook.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The trailer also shows Cyrus wearing her iconic blonde wig, a throwback to her days playing teenage girl Miley Stewart, who lives a double life as famous pop singer Hannah Montana.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Wearing a blue jail jumpsuit with her hair tied into two blonde braids, Ortiz did not enter a plea during a brief hearing in downtown Los Angeles late Tuesday afternoon.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances, black countertops, blonde wood cabinetry, and a breakfast nook.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The trailer also shows Cyrus wearing her iconic blonde wig, a throwback to her days playing teenage girl Miley Stewart, who lives a double life as famous pop singer Hannah Montana.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blond
Adjective
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Timeless wood pieces, plush armchairs and headboards, and earthy yet optimistic color palettes (think ivory, spring green, tawny brown, and bronze) are both serene and cozy, without feeling dusty or overly trendy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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My one gripe with trench coats is that the tawny beige shade washes me out.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Behind them, Guardian Angel Catholic Church in East Hollywood glows with worn blue plaster walls against the SoCal golden-hour sun.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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The actors eventually work well together, but there is a lingering sense of friction between Marky and the golden boy.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Versatile, breezy dresses are the ultimate suitcase staple, taking you from sandy strolls and poolside lounging to ocean view dinners without missing a beat.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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With ten inland beaches and nearly 100 miles of trails, the area is also famous for more than 42 miles of colorful, 200-foot-tall sandstone cliffs, waterfalls, and sandy beaches.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Throughout the room are Atom Power’s purple EV charging stands and large white breaker boxes ready for assembly.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Metiers d’Art 2026 show, paired with a white t-shirt under a red v-neck sweater, blue jeans with a statement crystal buckle belt, red Oxford shoes, and Ray-Bans.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Blond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blond. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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