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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
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Most of the space is adorned with neutral colors, but the kitchen island – with its patterned marble surface – is a standout.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Both dogs in the video were tan colored, and the larger one resembled a Labrador retriever.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
These blushing spring radishes add a lovely color and flavor to little gem lettuces.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Most of the space is adorned with neutral colors, but the kitchen island – with its patterned marble surface – is a standout.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Traces of mercury on some suggest that, to distinguish players, some might have once been colored red.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Both dogs in the video were tan colored, and the larger one resembled a Labrador retriever.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
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Thanks to the religious hostilities that burst open in the late sixteenth century, the prevailing hue is blood.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Canyon View Trail and Camp Ohlone Road provide excellent wildflower-spotting opportunities, carpeted at times in hues of yellow and gold.—
Alissa Greenberg,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Some even use natural pigments that are applied from homemade brushes made of human hair.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Beets are also known for their high betalain content, the pigments responsible for their deep red color.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
13 Apr. 2026
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The coloring and low profile on this design still feels neutral while adding a little visual interest with the ornate patterning.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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Add the onions and saute until soft without coloring, about 4 minutes.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The area was gridlocked with traffic, with people coming back to check on their homes and Hezbollah supporters zooming on scooters, waving the group’s flag.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Seen from behind, the gown descended into a waterfall drapery with overlapping layers of white and green satin—a tribute to the colors of the Pakistani flag.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Marty Supreme actress had her glam done by makeup artist Gregory Arlt, who used an assortment of customer favorites from the brand — which the actress raved about to PEOPLE last fall, including the Ideal Fix concealer and Baked Marbelized blush.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Isak sent a header straight at goalkeeper Matvei Safonov early on before failing to convert a chance created by Ryan Gravenberch when his blushes were spared by the offside flag after mistiming his run.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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The regional agency manages payroll services for more than 150,000 employees across 100 school districts, community colleges and charter schools in Los Angeles County, according to its website.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Their goal was to limit reductions in services and avoid being forced to lay off at least 400 city workers.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Rewind is completely different from the Rock Slide and Willys 392 -- each one of them has its own unique personality.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Lane was gifted with that kind of face and personality, too, replete with diagonal eyebrows that join his cheekbones in a quizzical demeanor that, throughout his career, has signaled the joys of life.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The latest real estate report from Jones Lang LaSalle for the first quarter of the year painted a mixed picture.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Bultema was on top of his game, painting corners and working the zone high and low.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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