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 Margarine is naturally colorless, but producers add synthetic beta-carotene to it to mimic the color of butter. Rosemary Trout, Scientific American, 27 June 2026 This colorless, almost invisible ever transforming blob of reactions is the party. Literary Hub, 26 June 2026 Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 One key difference comes in the form of a new translucent blue outsole, which won’t be prone to the same yellowing as the colorless rubber used 16 years ago. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for colorless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorless
Adjective
  • Another moment was marked by mourning, as a man was pulled from a building in the same city, lifeless and covered in a white blanket.
    CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Meloni began appearing in more serious apparel in this new role, mostly dark suits with white shirts.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Now the seven most boring, starting with the most tolerable (comments edited for grammar and clarity).
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
  • It’s been a boring week for Makyah, who’s in third grade at Banneker Elementary.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • There’s a red transparent d-pad, plus matching triggers and several clear-red face buttons.
    Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Semi-transparent, a screen door is an invitation, allowing a peek inside.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Moreover, in a study of 29 users of Melanotan II published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, some users reported their skin turning a dull gray color.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Still, her stellar performance can’t elevate the series beyond its dull monotony.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Today, Tskaltubo's grand architecture stands as a testament to its faded glory—the sweeping arcs, decorative motifs, and faded murals all reminiscent of its once poignant beauty.
    Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
  • Learn how to stain a fence the right way to protect a new wood fence or enhance a faded fence.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026
Adjective
  • Researchers used the device to process time-series data, including signals that contained both rapid and slow changes.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2026
  • However, there is another, slower and more insidious evacuation taking place, and that is the steady migration from rural areas all around the world to burgeoning cities, which now host more than half the world’s population.
    John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The case that American leadership in this technology carries a genuine security dimension has never looked stupid to me.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The women are in stupid costumes (Heather Gay is dressed as a leprechaun at one point) and yelling at one another for yet-unknown reasons.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Video of the remarkable rescue filmed by Osorio shows the tiny infant in a dusty bodysuit being carefully pulled out of the wreckage.
    Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Others were more barren, with dusty volcanic rocks and jagged cliffs surrounding secluded turquoise coves.
    Annie Daly, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Colorless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorless. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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