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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 pigment
a substance used to color other materials added some red color to the base paint

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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 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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verb

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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 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
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 See All Example Sentences for color
Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
Noun
  • When a successful vote is completed, a different mix of chemicals will be added to the ballots to give it a distinct white hue.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025
  • Megan's pink of choice isn't cotton candy pink, pastel baby pink, or deep raspberry pink, but rather a true neon hue.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 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
  • 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
Noun
  • But will these alternative colorings actually make our food healthier?
    Jamie Ducharme, Health, 30 Apr. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • This week's quiz highlights equestrian events, flag facts, famous food — and a lot more.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Trump also directed that U.S. flags be flown at half-staff in Francis’ honor.
    Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The Israeli military did not have that problem, the three officers said.
    Sheera Frenkel, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • According to the Japanese military's report, the Chinese aircraft carrier was seen conducting flight operations with its fighter jets.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • López Obrador dealt with this mainly through force of personality.
    Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Dunn is one of the best point-of-attack defending guards in the NBA, and his quickness, long arms and surly personality on the floor gave Murray issues.
    Tony Jones, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 6 May. 2025.

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