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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
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 21 May 2026
McCain, 22, paints his nails in different colors with designs.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2026
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The economic impact on a community of a new facility is usually colored by the mere fact that entertainment dollars are displaced from one venue to another – a movie to a ballgame, a museum to a concert, or simply shifting from the old facility to the new one.
—Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Noun
The Bouncy Tee will launch across North America in a variety of colors beginning Thursday at Under Armour stores and other select retail partners in North America.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 21 May 2026
McCain, 22, paints his nails in different colors with designs.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2026
Verb
In what could end up being the most disastrous setback in the history of Blue Origin, its massive launch vehicle blew up May 28 in a fiery blast that briefly colored the Florida sky orange and sent blazing fireballs cascading into the night.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The economic impact on a community of a new facility is usually colored by the mere fact that entertainment dollars are displaced from one venue to another – a movie to a ballgame, a museum to a concert, or simply shifting from the old facility to the new one.
—Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
Noun
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Bright and colorful, the new palette blends all the hues of the Mediterranean, from the elegant teal headboards to the snug terracotta armchairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Not to be outshined, Casio G-Shock’s Grogu model branded as the Baby-G comes in a distinctive bright neon-green hue in honor of Din Djarin’s little Force-wielding apprentice.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
Noun
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That also includes improving other design choices such as better material labeling, use of non-carbon black pigments and limiting multi-material and complex attachment disruptors to improve sorting accuracy.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Since blue pigments were very expensive during the Renaissance, the color was reserved for important figures, particularly paintings of Mary.—
Bridget Retzloff,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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The answer is a definite no, don't add red food coloring to your hummingbird food recipe.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Clad in an Avaro Figlio powder blue drop-waist gown with a black bodice, Bailey unleashed her box braids on the carpet, exposing the subtle progression of her dark coloring.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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The red leather booths and wooden bar date back to the early 20th century and the walls are covered in flags from American universities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Still, this could be mitigated by offering flag in a different season – for example, the spring – than tackle, which is played in the fall.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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An iridescent pink blush and nude-colored gloss finished off her look.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Dussault swears by shades of blush pink, which are ideal for bringing brightness and personality to bedrooms and bathrooms.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
Noun
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On homelessness, Steyer wants to expand interim housing options and homeless services.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Wire services contributed to this report.—
Jon Becker,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The food and travel personality explores the people, places and hidden stories behind iconic global destinations.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Gritty Nobody ever said Pennsylvania was short on personality—and hometown pride takes a baffling but beloved form in Gritty, the Philly Flyers mascot.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Verb
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For years, radical climate activists have painted a bleak view of the future.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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As readers are now no doubt aware, the 2026 regulations have painted the sport into a bit of a corner.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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