as in tanned
having a skin color darkened by the sun
It was easy to tell who among the beachgoers worked outside, as their bodies were brown from the sun.
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Recent Examples of brown
Choose only the brightest, greenest leaves over anything that is wilted or brown.
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Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
How to identify a copperhead The snakes have contrasting brown crossbands shaped like an hourglass or dumbbell, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
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Eva Flowe,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Continue boiling at a moderate, steady rate, without stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes more or until caramel is a rich brown color but not burnt.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Health inspectors observed brown intermittent water at sinks Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital at 3600 Mapleshade Lane.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for brown
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
How to identify a copperhead The snakes have contrasting brown crossbands shaped like an hourglass or dumbbell, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
—
Eva Flowe,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Continue boiling at a moderate, steady rate, without stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes more or until caramel is a rich brown color but not burnt.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Health inspectors observed brown intermittent water at sinks Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital at 3600 Mapleshade Lane.
—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for brown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brown
tanned
Adjective
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Rigid beauty standards defined Victoria’s Secret in the peak of its mid-aughts glory, with girls watching rows of extra-small, tanned models at the annual fashion show.
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The biggest is Theroux’s overly tanned and idiotic tech billionaire Benji Barnes, who is dating Emily (Emily Blunt) after recently divorcing his cool wife Sasha Barnes (Lucy Liu) and leaving her with billions.
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“Brown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brown. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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