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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
Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
There was a throughline theme of bright orange with the collection, titled Body of Composition, and the looks that were presented inside the Deposito at Fondazione Prada showcased an array of colors.
—Kristine Kwak, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2025
Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
First, the molds are cleaned and waxed, then the staff will review the work order to understand which colors the customer wants.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The lineup of dishes and sauces and combos verges on overwhelming; they’re presented in a mix of typefaces and colors, and punctuated by herky-jerky photo animations—a waving hand holding a soft-serve twist, spidery fingers with brass nail extensions used in the traditional Thai dance Fawn Leb.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
There was a throughline theme of bright orange with the collection, titled Body of Composition, and the looks that were presented inside the Deposito at Fondazione Prada showcased an array of colors.
—Kristine Kwak, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
Floyd-Pruitt's passion for performance and creating colored his entire life, including time working in marketing, and then his career in the art industry and community outreach work.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
First, the molds are cleaned and waxed, then the staff will review the work order to understand which colors the customer wants.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
Noun
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In 20 colors, there will be any number of hues that fit the bride’s requirements, while satisfying your own taste too.—
Bianca Kratky,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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Each piece is crafted with embossed lace detail around the rim and features a deep caramel glaze to effortlessly blend with the gorgeous hues of the season.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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For those who don't already know, quartz countertops are manufactured from ground quartz, resin, and pigment.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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When temperatures drop and the days get shorter, trees get less sunlight, causing the energy-absorbing chlorophyll, which gives them their green hues, to break down and reveal the other color pigments.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, the program offers crowdfunding mentorship from Seed&Spark and coloring services from Nice Shoes.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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The vibrant coloring was cut in by a dark brown shade at her roots.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Protesters waving Iranian flags and holding placards declared that Pezeshkian did not represent the Iranian people.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag on stage at a November 2024 Kneecap concert in London.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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The expressive eyes, hyper-pigmented blush, and ultra-feminine style are all part of her signature face.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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Panic had set in even before Bowen’s deflected equaliser, with Jordan Pickford saving from Summerville to spare Jake O’Brien’s blushes after the defender sold him short with a header.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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In February 2020, the Salvadoran legislature resisted Bukele’s proposal to seek a $109 million loan from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration for new vehicles and equipment for the police and military.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Only then would the Israeli military withdraw completely from Gaza, at which point the post-war Gaza plan would turn to economic redevelopment.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
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Oz, a former health surgeon and television personality took the helm of Medicare and Medicaid Services in April and has said the role of AI in health care will continue to expand.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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One day, Rodgers was in a room at the training facility, conducting a virtual video interview with ESPN personality Pat McAfee, when Dobbins popped in to razz the veteran passer.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The City of Portland’s official account also weighed in, posting that while national media painted a grim picture, daily life was carrying on as usual.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Quinta Dos Capinhas offers tastings and wine safaris, while the family-run Quinta Do Canhoto offers picnics, tastings, and even painting classes.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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