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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
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Advertisement One protester had the colors of the Iranian flag across her face, with red tears painted below her eyes.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
His family dressed him in a yellow T-shirt to match the rest of the family, who color coordinated as a symbol of welcoming Terry back home.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
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The faded navy color is chic, and the kangaroo pocket is super practical.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Advertisement One protester had the colors of the Iranian flag across her face, with red tears painted below her eyes.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Warm yellow lends itself well to color drenching a utilitarian space such as a laundry room, but also makes for a fun accent color for throw pillows or decorative pottery.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
His family dressed him in a yellow T-shirt to match the rest of the family, who color coordinated as a symbol of welcoming Terry back home.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
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The Fisoew Oversized Sweatshirt Dress comes in great winter colors like burgundy, black, and navy, which can help bridge the gap between summer brights and darker winter hues.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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The exceptionally cozy Softstream High-rise Pants are a rare 46 percent off and come in six eye-catching winter hues, while the ultra-packable Dance Studio Mid-rise Joggers are under $50 and feature a two-way stretch for comfort at any angle.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Named the Do It All Sheer Tint Face Balm, the L’Oréal brand’s latest product is a first-of-its-kind, hot pour emulsion skin tint created with radiant pigments and 92 percent skin care ingredients, including Vitamin E, collagen peptide, glycerin and hyaluronic acid.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Mixing textures and pigments tells a whimsical tale of how the depth of color alludes to uniqueness in makeup artistry.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Jan. 2026
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The upholstery is of nice quality, too—no snags or sagging, at least at this point—and there’s some subtle variation in the coloring that adds a bit of depth (my bed features the Stone fabric, but bouclé is also available).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
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Her curly brown hair, a mix of Chopra's coloring and Jonas's texture, was depicted in the following slide.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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This all-season garden flag stand is $3 and can be used year round.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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So feel free to exchange God for Holy, Arabness for Islam, sect and ethnicity for nation and state, or Palestine’s flag for a watermelon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Carpenter stuck to her typical glam, opting for muted mauve lip liner, matching blush, and highlighted inner corners.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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From mascaras to blushes to highlighters, Allure editors have tested a wide range of Dior beauty products over the years.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Flynn, a Wu critic who nominated Worrell, was assigned to chair city services.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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The fire in Jackson caused so much damage that the synagogue cannot host worship services for the time being, Beth Israel Congregation President Zach Shemper said Sunday.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Jan. 2026
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Like fashion pieces, each person carries a unique combination of taste, personality, and lifestyle that sets them apart from others.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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To make the most of your dress code, find ways to let your personality shine through by opting for something unique and on-trend, like denim, leopard print, or ditsy floral.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
13 Jan. 2026
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Pedro had painted the model in bright colors—red, blue, and yellow—and the circular ballet of the trio against the green jungle didn’t feel out of place; rather, the birds seemed to enjoy the homage being paid to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Doig is an avid skier and a hockey fan, and often paints alpine scenes.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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