Definition of colorlessnext
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as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest page after page of colorless prose without even one neat turn of phrase

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Recent Examples of colorless Especially in 2026, when every parking lot looks like a carton of Walmart eggs—endless rows of colorless blobs. Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Mar. 2026 The colorless gas is also used to make chemicals found in products such as antifreeze, detergents, plastics and adhesives. Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 Doing so could cause a generator to produce hazardous levels of carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless and deadly gas. Nick Lentz, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026 Black and White Photos When highlighting your walls with art, black-and-white imagery may seem boring, but there are many shades between black and white that add nuance to colorless photography. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for colorless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorless
Adjective
  • The first lady matched with Queen Consort Camilla in all white during Camilla and King Charles' appearance on the White House's South Lawn on Day 2 of their state visit, Tuesday, April 28.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The food is exceptional, and there are white beaches to lie on and bubble-like suites to escape into.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Never gets boring, never feels overplayed.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
  • Pool, sauna, indoor fireplace, luggage drop-off, backyard With so much history and color around every corner in Marrakesh, why stay somewhere boring?
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Many people also look for evidence of accreditations, dentist credentials, and transparent pricing.
    K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
  • After nearly two decades of building a transparent and responsible business in Europe, sustainable apparel brand Armedangels is launching in the United States.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The same study notes that the hormonal cascade may even dull pain by activating peripheral nerves and autonomic pathways.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Expecting dull days and strict rules, the boy instead stumbles into a world of delightful chaos and imagination – where outrageous stories are spun, and a world of wonder, memory and mischief unfolds.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Jenner opted to wear a pair of faded yellow jeans, a Guizio white tank top and a belly chain.
    Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
  • For the second time in a week, the Dodgers made a minor-league acquisition of a faded pitching prospect with impressive velocity but poor control.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Banchero up-and-down The Magic superstar forward got off to a slow start by opening 1-for-6 from the field, including missing his first four 3-pointers.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
  • More Americans are heading into retirement without a pension, and are instead leaning on savings accounts and investment portfolios that have become increasingly subject to market swings and the slow erosion of inflation.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Adjective
  • Nothing gets Trump angrier than when one of his underlings is caught doing something stupid on videotape.
    Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
  • But to those going to an upcoming show, for the love of God please shut up when Raye is sharing this story; a quiet room isn’t a license to yell stupid nonsense.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • There are no fine hats or seersucker here; just dusty boots and blue jeans, the million-dollar trainers no fancier than their workers.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
  • Inside these massive, dusty, and gas-rich regions, the same series of events always occurs.
    Big Think, Big Think, 30 Apr. 2026

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“Colorless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorless. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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