blond

adjective

ˈbländ How to pronounce blond (audio)
variants or blonde
Definition of blondnext
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 Prior to leaving for the party, Ora showed off her look on Instagram, which also included a platinum blond wig. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026 Nearby, the blonde wood and white marble kitchen boasts a long center island with seating for five. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026 Then the reviews, of course, completely dismissed me as being like some old dumb blonde thing. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026 But with just a step to her other side or a shake of her head on stage, the near-auburn shade moves to the forefront, with dimensional pieces of golden blonde poking through. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blond
  1. tawny
  2. golden
  3. sandy
  4. white
Adjective
  • The sun sinks low over China’s northeastern rice fields as combines with spinning metal teeth slice neat rows in the tawny stocks.
    — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The autumn palette here is incomparable, with maples, birches, oaks, and ash trees erupting in crimson, gold, and tawny tones.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of tawny
Adjective
  • The flesh becomes incredibly tender, almost custard-like in texture, while the skin turns a rich golden brown and becomes slightly crispy.
    — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
  • While the changing seasons in northern states are marked by vibrant red, burnt orange and golden yellow leaves, Florida’s fall season is noted by temperatures that are actually bearable for spending time outside.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of golden
Adjective
  • Whether your soil is dry, wet, sandy, or clay, find out what types of oak trees are best for your growing conditions.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The tiny Norwegian archipelago, 68 degrees north of the Arctic Circle and two flights from Oslo, is a distinctive and dramatic landscape with spiky mountains rising from the Norwegian Sea and sandy beaches fringed by fjords.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of sandy
Adjective
  • The interiors play on terracotta tones that nod at once to the neighborhood’s brick walls and clay tennis courts, with white as a further reminder of the sport.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Irina Temnova In the entryway, the floor is covered with white tiles dotted with small black accents, in keeping with the contemporary classic style.
    — Marilena Pitino, Architectural Digest, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of white

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“Blond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blond. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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