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 Hailey Bieber has long been a fan of blonde balayage hair colors. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 Celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton gave our founder’s pale-blonde hair a subtle wash of pink with Schwarzkopf hair color. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Aug. 2026 The mom of three rode a white horse in front of her daughter, who trailed behind on a blonde pony. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 As the scent dries down, blonde woods, bourbon vetiver, and musk linger on the skin. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blond
  1. tawny
  2. golden
  3. sandy
  4. white
Adjective
  • Her auburn hair was done in a half-updo, while her makeup consisted of tawny eyeshadow, and a matte pink-nude lip.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • This marine ecosystem is home to an array of sharks and rays, including white-tip reef sharks, black-tip reef sharks, tawny nurse sharks, leopard sharks, and eagle rays.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Definition of tawny
Adjective
  • Iron emits a golden yellow, nitrogen and oxygen glow red, sodium appears orange, and calcium looks violet.
    — Michael J. Caduto, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
  • How to Deadhead Flowers with Many Small Blooms These include coreopsis, feverfew, golden marguerites, lobelia, sweet alyssum, smaller mums, potentilla, flax, aster, blanket flower, and ageratum.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of golden
Adjective
  • Situated along the shores of Lake Michigan, the charming town of Saugatuck is well known for sandy Oval Beach.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond the saltwater pool, private marina, and pickleball court, the island offers a sandy beach, walking trails, and a collection of practical amenities, including a chicken coop, barn, and several outbuildings.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of sandy
Adjective
  • Another moment was marked by mourning, as a man was pulled from a building in the same city, lifeless and covered in a white blanket.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Meloni began appearing in more serious apparel in this new role, mostly dark suits with white shirts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of white

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“Blond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blond. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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