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 The actress kept her accessories minimal and wore her blonde hair styled in a soft blowout. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 Alicia Silverstone gave Cher Horowitz’s playful flicks of blonde hair just enough airheaded charm to disguise the character’s razor-sharp intelligence. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 9 July 2026 Her rich brunette color was brightened with shimmering, blonde highlights that were especially apparent in her half-up braid crown. — Marci Robin, Allure, 6 July 2026 Its force should be taken seriously, largely because of the 6-ft, 5-in striker with the blonde man-bun. — Sean Gregory, Time, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for blond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blond
  1. tawny
  2. golden
  3. sandy
  4. white
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  • For instance, Andrews has adopted the historic technique of preserving cheese wheels in tawny port to enhance the flavor.
    — Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • According to the South China Morning Post, the man alerted authorities after noticing the reptile, described as a tawny-colored snake as thick as an adult's arm.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Definition of tawny
Adjective
  • Haaland has been the World Cup’s biggest personality; a self-deprecating, smiling figurehead that has seldom looked happier than in a golden month with Norway.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • In celebration of the 2026 Forbes World’s Most Influential CMOs List, global marketing leaders gathered in Cannes to honor this year’s honorees and discuss why this period represents a golden era for the discipline.
    — ForbesLive, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of golden
Adjective
  • Or a sandy suede style that makes a simple outfit look so much richer.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 14 July 2026
  • Both are known for their white sandy beaches and clear waters, drawing millions of domestic and foreign tourists each year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of sandy
Adjective
  • Hawai’i is home to a variety of beaches, from white sandy beaches to rocky shorelines; a day at the beach can differ greatly from one area to another.
    — Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) — or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 8 July 2026
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