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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
Quispe López, Them., 12 May 2025
Such are the joys of instant replays, where definitive is a warm gray color.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 May 2025
The team colors from the team's first year Utah remain the same.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Noun
Because many trans people, especially trans people of color, are underemployed and lack health insurance, affording gender-affirming care isn’t always possible.
—Quispe López, Them., 12 May 2025
Such are the joys of instant replays, where definitive is a warm gray color.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025
Verb
Hair, on the other hand, can be cut, colored, balyaged, and blow-dryed to your liking.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 May 2025
The team colors from the team's first year Utah remain the same.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
Noun
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It’s made of solid wood and comes in multiple hues, including pine, cherry, and black.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
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Across the space, lush green hues reflect the country’s fertile landscapes, and gold accents symbolize Ghana’s legacy as a major source of gold.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Using non-sterile water to dilute the pigments (ingredients that add color) is a common culprit, although not the only one.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Every concentric ring of Yellowstone National Park’s Grand Prismatic geothermal pool correlates to a different temperature, and therefore a different pigment.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Boil down the water with sugar, pectin, and food coloring, according to your favorite jelly recipe.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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Morton similarly suggests getting creative with an art therapy kit or coloring book.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Through Grit, Spit, and Never Quit — whose cover sees a banged up Riggle posing side by side with a bald eagle, a tiny American flag tucked neatly behind his ear — the comedian hopes to not only inspire laughter, but also just flat-out inspire.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The ceremony features the meaning and folding of the American flag, the pinning of veterans, a guest speaker and a posting of the colors.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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Concealer is used only where needed, and color is added through cream blushes and balm highlighters.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
8 May 2025
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The cosmetic company’s Liquid Blush with Pearl in Perfect Peach is a liquid blush with buildable and blendable qualities for a fresh, pearly glow.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Threats like other kingdoms (controlled by AI), Viking raids, dragons and seasonal challenges (like harsh winters or flooding) add a layer of urgency, requiring you to build archer towers, walls and a modest military.—
Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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The ship measures 297 feet long and about 40 feet wide, according to Mexico’s military.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
18 May 2025
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On the other end of the spectrum, wellness culture is crowded with personalities and products claiming to have the answers.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Obviously, there was a stellar cast with big personalities.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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In addition to the federal case, Combs faces a torrent of civil suits that paint the one-time hip-hop kingmaker as a longtime abuser.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Kylee paints a picture of her father as a warm, caring individual who is a beloved member of his community.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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