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
Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
The Smashing Machine actor wore a classic black tuxedo to the awards show, while his singer wife wore a gold-colored dress.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Christian Elliss walked out of the Patriots‘ locker room in a light-colored sweatsuit with a worn football tucked under his right arm.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Before then, Bell last attended the show in 2019, looking pretty in pink in a blush-colored pleated Zuhair Murad gown with a plunging V-neckline and silver accents.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The video, released by the Columbus Division of Police, shows the man walking slowly in the alley in what appeared to be a dark coat and light-colored pants.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Pink and blue are the main colors featured in this year's brightly colored logo; however, since no teams have pink in their jerseys, the main colors to look for are blue, green, and yellow.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Neglecting To Sort Your Laundry Wash your whites and light-colored clothing separately from your darks and reds to prevent colors from bleeding onto others.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Fix yourself a drink in the tangerine-colored kitchen to enjoy on the private deck, which is equipped with bistro lights and mountain views for an evening spent stargazing.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Jan. 2026
For better or worse, Golding and Ole Miss’ story is colored forever by Kiffin’s exit, but their ending could be a fever dream.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
That same tinsel also lined the bottom trim and colored each breast.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
The reduced pomegranate juice mixture creates a sticky sweet-tart sauce that’s richly colored and stunningly beautiful drizzled over the cheese.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
One of her celebrity friends who hasn’t colored with the club?
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Vast swaths of the ponderosa pine forests that blanket Colorado’s Front Range mountains could turn rust-colored and die over the next five years as pine beetles begin to spread aggressively, new federal forecasts show.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
Phoenix Raceway bag policy Phoenix Raceway's bag policy allows bags that are fully clear or colored clear plastic, vinyl or mesh.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 22 Dec. 2025
One of the people was a woman with black hair, wearing a white baseball cap, a red and dark-colored jacket with blue and gold accents, and blue jeans.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Opt for warm-toned lights to help your space feel extra cozy, or choose multi-colored lights for a touch of nostalgic ‘90s charm.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
The Smashing Machine actor wore a classic black tuxedo to the awards show, while his singer wife wore a gold-colored dress.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Christian Elliss walked out of the Patriots‘ locker room in a light-colored sweatsuit with a worn football tucked under his right arm.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Before then, Bell last attended the show in 2019, looking pretty in pink in a blush-colored pleated Zuhair Murad gown with a plunging V-neckline and silver accents.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The video, released by the Columbus Division of Police, shows the man walking slowly in the alley in what appeared to be a dark coat and light-colored pants.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Pink and blue are the main colors featured in this year's brightly colored logo; however, since no teams have pink in their jerseys, the main colors to look for are blue, green, and yellow.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Neglecting To Sort Your Laundry Wash your whites and light-colored clothing separately from your darks and reds to prevent colors from bleeding onto others.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Fix yourself a drink in the tangerine-colored kitchen to enjoy on the private deck, which is equipped with bistro lights and mountain views for an evening spent stargazing.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Her hair is colored blue and pink.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Jan. 2026
For better or worse, Golding and Ole Miss’ story is colored forever by Kiffin’s exit, but their ending could be a fever dream.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
That same tinsel also lined the bottom trim and colored each breast.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
The reduced pomegranate juice mixture creates a sticky sweet-tart sauce that’s richly colored and stunningly beautiful drizzled over the cheese.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
One of her celebrity friends who hasn’t colored with the club?
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Vast swaths of the ponderosa pine forests that blanket Colorado’s Front Range mountains could turn rust-colored and die over the next five years as pine beetles begin to spread aggressively, new federal forecasts show.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
Phoenix Raceway bag policy Phoenix Raceway's bag policy allows bags that are fully clear or colored clear plastic, vinyl or mesh.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 22 Dec. 2025
One of the people was a woman with black hair, wearing a white baseball cap, a red and dark-colored jacket with blue and gold accents, and blue jeans.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colored
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The city’s colorful outdoor food markets lay abandoned—the usual smell of ripe papaya replaced by the stench of yesterday’s scraps, rotting in the heat.—
Armando Ledezma,
New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2026
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This colorful, high-energy show loved by preschoolers the world over is raising the curtain on its second season on January 30, 2026.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
14 Jan. 2026
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Disagreement over the state’s economic health Little and lawmakers from both sides of the aisle painted diverging pictures of the state’s budget and economic prospects.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Trump administration officials painted Macklin Good as a domestic terrorist who had attempted to ram federal agents with her car.—
Michael Biesecker,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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In some cases, China has exaggerated its actual contributions, sowing mistrust about its agenda.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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On top of that, the lineup projects to be too left-handed at the moment, which would be further exaggerated by adding Bellinger back into the fold.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2025
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Here’s everything to know about her mental health history and the religious influence that allegedly distorted her beliefs.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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However, the government shutdown, which halted data collection, may have distorted the results.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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However, today, blush has easily become one of the all-time favorite makeup products, especially with the younger generation that wants to look extra sun-kissed and blushed.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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Her cheeks were only lightly blushed, as were her lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Most of the intrigue occurs in watching these varied human behaviors in a crisis and how quickly things shift and change when Sam’s plan is thrown off course or law enforcement intervenes in unexpected ways.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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Investment ecosystems should recognize varied paths to founder readiness.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Jan. 2026
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The brand War Paint sells makeup products like concealer pens, tinted moisturizers and anti-shine powders that feature QR codes on the packaging.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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Plus, check out Jennifer Aniston’s go-to tinted serum and other shopper-favorite OneSkin products, below.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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But his co-stars remained quiet, and Miami padded its lead.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
16 Jan. 2026
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The insoles are padded with thick latex for comfort and extra breathability so your feet don’t get sweaty.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Colored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colored. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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