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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
There was one case that became a major talking point — a student sued her school and the local education board for forcing her to dye her naturally light-colored hair black to comply with school rules that all students have black hair.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Ripa kept it fun and simple with a brightly colored pink shark costume to bring the viral children's tune to life with a fun twist.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Many of us remember the days of funky colored appliances, which were all the rage in the 1980s and 90s.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Cut and glue colored construction paper squares to the box.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
This triple bill of vintage shockers serves as a reminder that movies don’t need to have red-colored blood — or have much in the way of blood at all — to be terrifying.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Consider light-colored clothing or reflective tape for costumes, and adjust costume length to avoid tripping.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
Scientists made the threat tangible with colored satellite pictures and clear discussion of the health consequences.
—Andrea Miotti, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Bailey believes Tubby was only around three weeks old when she was rescued, as her eyes weren’t colored yet and her ears hadn’t taken shape.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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, 28 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
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
Adjective
In a similar vein, Louis Vuitton revived its first wristwatch with a fresh design and new movement, Vacheron Constantin reimagined the Grand Lady Kalla with colored stones, and TAG Heuer gave the Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sports an upgrade with rose gold and a GMT complication.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
There was one case that became a major talking point — a student sued her school and the local education board for forcing her to dye her naturally light-colored hair black to comply with school rules that all students have black hair.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Ripa kept it fun and simple with a brightly colored pink shark costume to bring the viral children's tune to life with a fun twist.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Many of us remember the days of funky colored appliances, which were all the rage in the 1980s and 90s.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Cut and glue colored construction paper squares to the box.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
This triple bill of vintage shockers serves as a reminder that movies don’t need to have red-colored blood — or have much in the way of blood at all — to be terrifying.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Consider light-colored clothing or reflective tape for costumes, and adjust costume length to avoid tripping.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
Scientists made the threat tangible with colored satellite pictures and clear discussion of the health consequences.
—Andrea Miotti, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
And in late March and early April, when the winds still bite, the first piping plovers, tiny and sand-colored, return to the Rockaways.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Bailey believes Tubby was only around three weeks old when she was rescued, as her eyes weren’t colored yet and her ears hadn’t taken shape.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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, 28 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colored
Adjective
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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
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FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Devastation left behind Across the Caribbean, officials painted a consistent picture of the destruction Melissa left behind.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Talladega College, Alabama’s first private historically Black college, has sold four of six murals painted for the institution by renowned Black painter Hale Woodruff in order to shore up its $5 million endowment and make payroll, the New York Times reports.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 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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Meanwhile, the right shoe starts with a black pigskin suede base and mixes in blurred and distorted details to represent the pixelated side.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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My guess is this is a small black bear, and blurring distorted the photo.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
30 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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Max out the cream cheese theme by adding swirls or dollops of rich and tangy Cream Cheese Frosting (below) tinted with gel or paste food coloring in your favorite festive holiday hues.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 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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At eight episodes, most running over 50 minutes, Down Cemetery Road feels consistently padded and, especially in its first half, the momentum meanders in frustrating ways.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Toronto padded its advantage with a massive seventh inning when five hits drove in four runs.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Colored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colored. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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