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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 military
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
Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Snag them on sale in a handful of colors, including classics like black and navy.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
The topping is a crumbly sweet paste made from sugar, flour and butter and is colored pink, white, yellow and chocolate brown.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Noun
For a fashionable addition to your travel wardrobe that doesn’t skimp on comfort, try these Universal Thread Skyler Sneakers, which come in five fall-ready colors and patterns and feature a memory foam insole.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Snag them on sale in a handful of colors, including classics like black and navy.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
Younger tots will flip for the colorful spinner and activity book, while older kids can express themselves by coloring and drawing.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
The topping is a crumbly sweet paste made from sugar, flour and butter and is colored pink, white, yellow and chocolate brown.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
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The dark brown didn’t wash out like bright hues in early cameras’ filters, and its viscosity and flow is eerily similar to a thick line of fresh blood.—
Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
9 Oct. 2025
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The collection — about 80 to 90 pieces — leans into easy caftans, terry hoodies and airy gowns, in bright hues, tie-dyes, organic cottons and satins.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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This striking baked blush certainly has my attention — its marbled design includes multiple colors and illuminating pigments to give your cheeks a fresh, radiant look with one dusting.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The pigments in the tinted cream, on the other hand, help to even out tone, minimize imperfections and cover minor redness thanks to color-adaptive technology.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
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The new species was identified by its coloring, body segments, body proportions and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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To keep your favorite jeans looking like you just bought them, Ceconi says to wash them inside out to protect the coloring and material.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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As the sun rose, they could be seen stationed in an unidentified area, with Israeli flags hoisted up from military vehicles.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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But his opening 45 minutes will have been a frustrating experience, with the assistant referee’s flag killing any momentum Mane was trying to gain.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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And, because accessorizing matters, there's even an option to bundle your blush with a petite, keychain-size version.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
8 Oct. 2025
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This striking baked blush certainly has my attention — its marbled design includes multiple colors and illuminating pigments to give your cheeks a fresh, radiant look with one dusting.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Photos released by the British military on Monday show the and the sailing in formation with other naval vessels during the exercise.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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As Israel's military prepared last month to launch its ground offensive into Gaza City, the Israel Defense Forces published a warning about al-Kawthar Tower, a residential high-rise in the city.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Burns began as a forward before solidifying his calling as a defenseman, playing seven years in Minnesota and flashing his personality off the ice and thoroughbred mentally on the ice.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The clues have been there from the start, the little touches that aligned Grasso’s bifurcated personality with Tom and Robbie’s.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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The sign — fixed high on the outside wall of the black and red painted concrete block building — was to be removed before demolition and donated to the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/ Museum under the requirements of the demolition contract.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Athletic’s timelines from both games paint a picture of just how little threat Wolves posed when leading, especially in yesterday’s game.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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