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
Sharif and his brother, Walid, had fair skin, dirty blond hair, and light brown eyes.
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Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
At the time of their disappearance, Allen was described as 5-foot-9, around 135 pounds, with sandy blond hair and blue eyes.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Blanchett’s blond hair was pulled back and her accessories were kept minimal to maintain focus on her bold sartorial statement.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
The striker, affectionately known as ‘Boris’ because of his love of politics and his dyed blond hair, was not a prolific scorer, netting seven times in 23 starts and 34 sub appearances in the league.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
At the time of their disappearance, Allen was described as 5-foot-9, around 135 pounds, with sandy blond hair and blue eyes.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Blanchett’s blond hair was pulled back and her accessories were kept minimal to maintain focus on her bold sartorial statement.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
The striker, affectionately known as ‘Boris’ because of his love of politics and his dyed blond hair, was not a prolific scorer, netting seven times in 23 starts and 34 sub appearances in the league.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blond
Adjective
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Think soft-focus browns, pinky beiges, and tawny neutrals that reference the fleshy to true brown ’90s lip trends in a more refined fashion.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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Sampling the wines from vines dating back to 1738 can be achieved either in a pure tasting of wines and ports ranging from a 10 year old white port to a 50 year tawny or with a gastronomic pairing.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Transfer the pan to a 400°F oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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These Linda Farrow x Jacquemus aviators with their distinctive yellow lenses capture the golden hour glow of the Côte d'Azur at any time of day.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Other perks include indoor and outdoor pools, 172 feet of sandy shoreline, and a 50-foot dock.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
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White sandy beaches and mild, sunny climates have long been features of the archetypal American retirement.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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“Blond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blond. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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