as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
the highly colored glassware that is the studio's hallmark
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as in painted
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 exaggerated
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 distorted
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 blushed
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 colored
S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Investigators recovered video footage from a neighboring residence that captured a dark-colored sedan matching the vehicle that was involved in previous incidents.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 18 May 2026
For the winter ceremony in Switzerland, the actress wore a blush-colored minidress with a dramatic funnel collar, which featured a matching head scarf.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The aesthetic Eye-pleasing patterns, mystical motifs, and fun, boldly colored pairings.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
The multi-colored flowers have a strong fragrance on summer nights that attracts moths.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Artificial psychedelic imagery, from brightly colored paint mixed together to blooming black roses, also recur throughout.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Dad had a big map in his office in the public health wing of the hospital with colored pins, which showed where all the biggest rat colonies were in each neighborhood.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
With the right laundering process in place, white linens can last just as long, if not longer, than colored linens.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 15 May 2026
Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
The contemporary artist added that the shoes in the collection are meant to look worn out and discolored from walking through puddles and have marks on the sides colored with a pen.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
The water is colored by the tamarack tree, kind of a root-beer color, which is a beautiful balance to all the greens — and just the metaphorical symbolic significance of it is really profound.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
In the past, white and peach-colored varieties have also been popular at the retailer.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
In a series colored by injuries — Minnesota was missing its starting backcourt in Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, and the Nuggets were without Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson — Denver could ill-afford its stars not to meet the moment.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Asia is the one continent where full-on press repression is basically a fact of life, with most countries colored deep red on the RSF map.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
On the paths between gravestones are colored footprints, as if left by cartoon characters.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Guggenheim is currently at work on The Whisper War, a five-issue sci-fi mystery thriller from Amazon's Comixology Originals, illustrated by Sedat Oezgen (Savage Sword of Conan), colored by Carlos Cabrera and lettered by Dave Sharpe.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Investigators recovered video footage from a neighboring rhome that captured a dark-colored sedan matching the vehicle that was involved in previous incidents.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Investigators recovered video footage from a neighboring residence that captured a dark-colored sedan matching the vehicle that was involved in previous incidents.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 18 May 2026
For the winter ceremony in Switzerland, the actress wore a blush-colored minidress with a dramatic funnel collar, which featured a matching head scarf.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The aesthetic Eye-pleasing patterns, mystical motifs, and fun, boldly colored pairings.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
The multi-colored flowers have a strong fragrance on summer nights that attracts moths.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Artificial psychedelic imagery, from brightly colored paint mixed together to blooming black roses, also recur throughout.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Dad had a big map in his office in the public health wing of the hospital with colored pins, which showed where all the biggest rat colonies were in each neighborhood.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
With the right laundering process in place, white linens can last just as long, if not longer, than colored linens.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 15 May 2026
Verb
The snake is copper-colored, light brown or tan.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
The contemporary artist added that the shoes in the collection are meant to look worn out and discolored from walking through puddles and have marks on the sides colored with a pen.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
The water is colored by the tamarack tree, kind of a root-beer color, which is a beautiful balance to all the greens — and just the metaphorical symbolic significance of it is really profound.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
In the past, white and peach-colored varieties have also been popular at the retailer.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
In a series colored by injuries — Minnesota was missing its starting backcourt in Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, and the Nuggets were without Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson — Denver could ill-afford its stars not to meet the moment.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Asia is the one continent where full-on press repression is basically a fact of life, with most countries colored deep red on the RSF map.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
On the paths between gravestones are colored footprints, as if left by cartoon characters.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Guggenheim is currently at work on The Whisper War, a five-issue sci-fi mystery thriller from Amazon's Comixology Originals, illustrated by Sedat Oezgen (Savage Sword of Conan), colored by Carlos Cabrera and lettered by Dave Sharpe.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colored
Adjective
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Next came Chase Infiniti, wearing a colorful trompe-l’oeil Thom Browne dress (another Venus de Milo tribute).—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Try a colorful coverlet to make an eye-catching statement, add a light and airy layer over your comforter for a seasonal refresh, or trade a modern design for traditional patterns to make your space feel effortlessly more inviting.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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One, a middle-aged Iowan who had painted his face to resemble a skeleton’s, introduced himself to me as Baron Raider.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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And the lecture hall on that campus now features a large, ornate mural of a soccer ball being grasped by the hands of two people — freshly painted by the 2004 Morningside graduate as the city of Inglewood prepares to host eight World Cup games at SoFi Stadium starting next month.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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City officials say telecom companies have exaggerated the impact of that city law.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Goldman Sachs’ David Mericle suggests this reading has perhaps been exaggerated.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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California’s regulations have distorted prices and, consequently, masked risk.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Vaccine discussions continue to be distorted by bad-faith actors and overconfident non-clinicians.—
Adam Goodcoff,
STAT,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The showy fruits are preceded by fragrant white flowers that are blushed with pink.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Noah blushed then nodded softly.—
Allegra Givens,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Because the games are varied on each visit, the location has already seen repeat guests since opening in March, including one family that has visited at least half a dozen times.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The topics on talk radio are varied, though the lives of celebrities and political issues are commonly discussed.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Jordan—who seemed more fish than girl, her bobbed blonde hair tinted green as old pennies—walked with a confidence that Ana wished for her own daughter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Aptly named, Robinson explains that tinted eye creams are basically skin care for the eyes that also contain some sort of tint or pigment.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Russia’s regional governors are under severe pressure by Moscow to ensure the army’s ranks are padded to continue the war in the midst of high casualties.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
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The rounded toe and padded footbed create a noticeably more elevated feel than standard flip-flops, while the rubber sole adds the practicality needed for long days.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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“Colored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colored. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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