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
James Raia, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Don't clean colored or delicate fabrics like silk, electronics, or some types of metal.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
One, in particular, was what Jenner said sparked her love for colored hair, leading to one of her most recognizable phases to date.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Brightly colored refrescas use either lemonade, green tea or Rockstar energy drinks as the base for their fruity flavors, such as strawberry passionfruit or mango peach.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Amazon has affordable, solid-colored area rugs in a variety of sizes and colors.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
In terms of the types of injuries sustained, 35% were periocular lacerations (cuts near the eye), 16% were corneal abrasions, iritis (inflammation of the iris, the colored part of the eye) accounted for 8%, and contusions/bruises 5%.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Winfrey also wore a cream-colored sweater beneath her blazer to complete her monochrome approach to power dressing.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
From vibrantly colored leaves to comforting weather, fall is a favorite season for many people.
—NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
While the western species of camas are more readily available (and more vibrantly colored), Eastern camas seeds and bulbs can be sourced through specialty growers.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
The Science Behind the Hack Elkus explained that the marks often seen on white or light-colored dishes are metal deposits left behind by silverware, not scratches in the glaze.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Take note of how rose colored your glasses may be.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
His Habemus Papam is garnet colored with aromas of cassis, plum, and forest floor.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The disagreement is colored by Maine’s parochial politics.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
The seven rooms have white and oat-colored linens and raffia lampshades, and many have freestanding tubs.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025
Mechanical recycling degrades polymer quality and can’t handle colored, multi-layer, or fibrous PET; chemical routes consume high energy and often yield intermediate monomers that require more processing.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
When not multi-colored with bespoke rainbows or other artists’ visions, two-tone exterior color patterns were also acceptable decades ago.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Don't clean colored or delicate fabrics like silk, electronics, or some types of metal.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
One, in particular, was what Jenner said sparked her love for colored hair, leading to one of her most recognizable phases to date.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Brightly colored refrescas use either lemonade, green tea or Rockstar energy drinks as the base for their fruity flavors, such as strawberry passionfruit or mango peach.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Amazon has affordable, solid-colored area rugs in a variety of sizes and colors.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
In terms of the types of injuries sustained, 35% were periocular lacerations (cuts near the eye), 16% were corneal abrasions, iritis (inflammation of the iris, the colored part of the eye) accounted for 8%, and contusions/bruises 5%.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Winfrey also wore a cream-colored sweater beneath her blazer to complete her monochrome approach to power dressing.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
From vibrantly colored leaves to comforting weather, fall is a favorite season for many people.
—NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Kate Hudson attended the premiere for Song Sung Blue during 2025 AFI FEST in Hollywood in a rust colored, spaghetti-strap dress with side-pleating.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
While the western species of camas are more readily available (and more vibrantly colored), Eastern camas seeds and bulbs can be sourced through specialty growers.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
The Science Behind the Hack Elkus explained that the marks often seen on white or light-colored dishes are metal deposits left behind by silverware, not scratches in the glaze.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Take note of how rose colored your glasses may be.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
His Habemus Papam is garnet colored with aromas of cassis, plum, and forest floor.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The disagreement is colored by Maine’s parochial politics.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
The seven rooms have white and oat-colored linens and raffia lampshades, and many have freestanding tubs.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025
Mechanical recycling degrades polymer quality and can’t handle colored, multi-layer, or fibrous PET; chemical routes consume high energy and often yield intermediate monomers that require more processing.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colored
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Because of its traditional design and neutral color palette, the sofa is the ideal base piece for colorful throw pillows and cozy blankets.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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For a simple and fun option, go with this colorful Merry Christmas and Happy New Year card, filled with family photos.—
Christopher Murray
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Though Beatrice and Eugenie will not be entirely unaffected by their parents' scandals, royal experts have painted a bleaker picture for Andrew and Sarah.—
Ashley Hume , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The individuals who made these artifacts, carved the stone, and painted the statues were people, just like us.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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Machado also pushed back on suggestions that Venezuela’s role in drug trafficking had been exaggerated to support the argument of those calling for regime change.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Blazy exaggerated the frayed hems that Coco Chanel loved into ragged edges by letting the cloth be overtaken slowly with tiny hanging strings of beads.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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These frequent misrepresentations can damage trust not only in the systems themselves but also in news organizations whose content is being distorted.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Some items may become distorted or break down over time if washed with the wrong materials.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Only Murders in the Building actress was the epitome of bridal glam, and went for fluttering lashes, blushed cheeks and peachy pink lips for the occasion.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Kaprizov blushed when confirming that he was greeted with a standing ovation upon entering the Wild locker room Tuesday morning.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These varied global efforts are helping to define technical standards, cost models, and business cases for dynamic electric road systems, with induction being one of several competing technologies (others include ground-rails and overhead power supply).—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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By considering the varied needs of different users, Ausom designs its scooters to adapt to a range of real-world scenarios—whether for daily commuting, longer-distance travel, or occasional recreational use.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Camry, which had heavily tinted windows, was located at the scene.—
Kyani Reid,
NBC news,
15 Oct. 2025
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One of the courts is even tinted a very fun pink.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Season one may only be six episodes, but it’s padded out with meandering subplots, vague teases for a second-season mystery, and one overly long and slow-motion-dependent scene at a nightclub.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 Oct. 2025
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They better be padded up, because here comes the pain.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Colored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colored. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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