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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
Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Loafers received a funky makeover, with bold buckles, candy colors, and flouncy laces.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 22 Feb. 2026
Based on the crest fossil’s inner vascular canals and exterior texture, the team theorizes that the cranial accessory was likely housed in keratin and brightly colored.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Each image is converted into a series of data points that represents its characteristics such as color, texture and shape.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Loafers received a funky makeover, with bold buckles, candy colors, and flouncy laces.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
The authors speculate that the horn, or crest, may have been brightly colored, based on the texture of the fossils, and that the crest may have been used to attract or communicate with other members of the species.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 22 Feb. 2026
Based on the crest fossil’s inner vascular canals and exterior texture, the team theorizes that the cranial accessory was likely housed in keratin and brightly colored.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
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Beaches elsewhere in North Carolina are often known for darker, murkier water, according to Southern Living, but off Emerald Isle, the ocean takes on a clearer turquoise hue.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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The soft blue-gray hue feels elegant and goes with just about any table setting, from casual brunches to cozy dinner parties.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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Its creamy pigment comes in eight shades, including hard-to-find auburn, and glides easily onto the brow.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Armani Beauty has also introduced 18 new shades featuring ultramarine and green pigments, which are better suited for deep and tan skin tones, bringing its range to 44 diverse offerings.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2026
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Its coloring is pale brown with slightly darker bands — the markings that distinguish it from its closest relative and give it its common name.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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The greatest eclipse marks the midpoint of totality, when the Moon sits deepest within the umbra — often producing the most vivid coloring and the moment most worth capturing.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Right before, cast members each carried flags from all over both American continents as Benito listed every single country.—
Andrés Soto,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Images showed Kim in a black jacket, alighting a mobile missile launcher near the main stage as thousands of people waved small North Korean flags.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Spanning two floors with three windows, the interior design features a soft blush and powder-pink color palette, complemented by polished terrazzo floors and exposed wooden ceiling beams that subtly reference Milanese architecture.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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When adding color look for warmer tones like camel, taupe, blush, and olive.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
25 Feb. 2026
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Of course, standard service like checking you in, unpacking your luggage, and arranging your room and amenities to your liking is taken care of effortlessly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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In a new interview, the model and reality TV personality reflects on the often-meme'd moment from 2010's cycle 14, which saw Tyra Banks' cast of model hopefuls dodge the menacing pendulums that wobbled back and forth as contestants navigated the runway.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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Those who served the couple remember Hackman’s kind personality.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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His office in the church is painted in deep burgundy and green, with an overstuffed couch to welcome visitors and his father’s war decorations hanging prominently.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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However, the tricolor blend of calico hair is reduced to two opposing shades, which are painted in horizontal bands across the head, in the halo aesthetic.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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