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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 military
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
Ali Faccenda, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Where others emphasize tradition or scale, Blazy is building through color, personality and a distinct sense of self-expression.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
For example, Citrus Red No. 2, is used to color skins of orange fruit.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Snap them up in three core colors: black/white, natural white/gum, and gravel/white, plus bright limited hues like pink or navy.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Where others emphasize tradition or scale, Blazy is building through color, personality and a distinct sense of self-expression.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
Also coming within months is an action to remove the use of:
Citrus Red 2 (C.I. Solvent Red 80): Is used only to color the skin of oranges in the U.S., specifically Florida oranges.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
For example, Citrus Red No. 2, is used to color skins of orange fruit.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
Noun
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Lively kept the blue going with a pair of abstract earrings in a much lighter hue than the rest of her clothing.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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For color, celebrity makeup artist Fabiola recommends using a hue that’s one shade darker than the natural lip shade for a healthy, youthful flush.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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As such, Geller recommends stocking up on formulas that provide volume, length, and a coat of dark, inky pigment.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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The type of pigment found in the flower is also found in many fruits and vegetables, Gabriel Keith Harris, PhD, a professor of food science at North Carolina State University, told Health.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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But will these alternative colorings actually make our food healthier?—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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This unique squirrel, with its bright white coloring, was observed in Mizoram, contributing to the understanding of color aberrations in small mammals.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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This week's quiz highlights equestrian events, flag facts, famous food — and a lot more.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Trump also directed that U.S. flags be flown at half-staff in Francis’ honor.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Tracee Ellis Ross’s hot pink lipstick was faded onto her cheeks as blush, while her signature blunt cut ponytail meant seriously playful business.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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And while liquid blush has been the trending product of choice, powder blush can actually help set your makeup to stay, while contouring your cheekbones just as well.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Israeli military did not have that problem, the three officers said.—
Sheera Frenkel,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Pakistani military and its main intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence, have been accused of directly backing jihadist terrorist groups, including Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, and Jama’at-ud-Dawa.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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General Hospital isn't typically a place Americans might get a glimpse of a future presidential candidate, but that happened this week when ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made a surprise return to the long-running drama.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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After his quick intervention following Webb’s injury, Van Nistelrooy said the club will miss Vardy’s personality.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The numbers paint a generally positive outlook that, according to these forecasters, should allow the nation to narrowly dodge a slump.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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That’s the picture painted by eyewitnesses who have described a terrifying ordeal whereby 39-year-old Gregory Rossignon fired shots outside his girlfriend’s home, threatened to kill people, and fatally shot Raouf, a clerk at an E-Z Stop on Power Avenue in Pittsburg, outside the store.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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