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as in hue
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
a shirt that is available in every color of the rainbow
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as in coloring
the hue or appearance of the skin and especially of the face
her color hasn't been good since she got sick
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as in flag
colors plural
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
flew their country's colors atop the highest mast on the ship
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as in blush
a rosy appearance (of the cheeks)
the stay in the country brought color to her cheeks
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as in service
colors plural
the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation
she hopes to carry on the family tradition and serve with the colors
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as in personality
colors plural
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
we saw his true colors during the emergency
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as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
per the couple's request, the baker used natural ingredients like beet juice and turmeric to color the icing for the wedding cake
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as in to exaggerate
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
he gave a highly colored version of a rather mundane experience
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as in to distort
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
his news reporting is colored by his prejudices
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as in to blush
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
she colored after hearing the nasty remarks about her weight
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Recent Examples of color
Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
New York’s most famous skyscraper was lit up in New England Patriots colors on Sunday night to commemorate the Pats’ latest AFC championship.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Their son wore a dark blue T-shirt and cobalt-colored pants.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Style them with black heeled boots and a black jacket for a walk around town à la Hadid, or opt for a vibrant top for a pop of color.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
New York’s most famous skyscraper was lit up in New England Patriots colors on Sunday night to commemorate the Pats’ latest AFC championship.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
Some symptoms of a urinary tract infection include frequent and painful urination, back or pelvic pain and urine that looks red, bright pink or cola-colored, according to Mayo Clinic.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Their son wore a dark blue T-shirt and cobalt-colored pants.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
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The amber hue of the beaded chokers acts as a neutral color against the lapis-blue top, emulating a similar warmth to the yellow-gold pendant to tie the accessories together.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2026
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White cake mix is flavored with plenty of fresh lemon zest and juice while the icing gets its' soft pink hue and strawberry flavor from strawberry jam.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Lip balm or gloss can be a little too thick, and in this case, the pigment might not cling as well.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
5 Feb. 2026
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When exposed to air, polyphenol oxidase undergoes a series of chemical reactions that produce melanin, a brownish pigment.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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For years, Raines’ organization has served people experiencing homelessness across the region, providing them services such as hair coloring, makeup and mobile showers.—
Joseph Serna,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Studies show that coloring can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety while improving your mood.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2026
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McRae, 22, posted a childhood photo of herself holding a Canadian flag.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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For ships and naval stations ashore, the flags are flown at half-mast.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Diaz wore her blonde tresses in a low updo with a striking millennial side part, while her makeup consisted of taupe eyeshadow, rosy blush, and a hot pink lip.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
3 Feb. 2026
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The singer also took a softer approach with her glam, trading her usual babydoll blush and statement eye makeup for cloud lips, frosted highlighter, and natural-looking lashes.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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Dealing with competition from smaller personal computers, IBM’s business model began turning to services and software instead.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors have accused them of civil rights violations for disrupting the Cities Church service.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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This week's quiz highlights tourist tradeoffs, political personalities — and a whole lot more.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The program trains officers to recognize certain personality types and provides techniques for de-escalation without physical conflict.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The movie plunks us down at Mar-a-Lago, where Melania struts out the door and into the back of an SUV, which will take her to the red-white-and-blue private plane painted with the word TRUMP that’s waiting for her at the airport.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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The same brush painted the bleak picture for both schools.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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