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as in flag
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 troops
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 nature
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 paints
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 exaggerates
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 distorts
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 blushes
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 colors
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
This 100 percent cotton trapeze-style dress comes in 11 colors and sizes S to XXL.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
The sneakers come in 21 colors — but users can score them for 20 percent off in specific shades, including white and cielo blue, carnation and starlight glow, and droplet and druzy.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Shop them in 37 different colors, 11 sizes, and four different lengths for as low as $39 (in color Passionate).
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Use handmade clay or terra-cotta tiles in a Mediterranean-style or other warm climate house, and glass or porcelain squares in vibrant colors read more contemporary.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
Ronnie here — time to swap skeletons for pumpkin spice and enjoy those gorgeous fall colors before Mariah Carey fully thaws.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
That just colors everything so differently.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Nov. 2025
First, the molds are cleaned and waxed, then the staff will review the work order to understand which colors the customer wants.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
The survivors were scattered around the world, and even over a century later, the tragedy still colors their view of their ancestral region.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2025
This process colors the planet’s sky permanently pink.
—Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
And a new report from the same source suggests what colors the cases for the iPhone 17 Pro will include.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
This pint-sized loropetalum produces stunning purple foliage that colors the garden all year long.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
For quick errands or working around the house, the EasySpirit Women’s Traveltime (now 35 percent off) is a sneaker-clog hybrid that features excellent cushioning and comes in a range of vibrant colors.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
This 100 percent cotton trapeze-style dress comes in 11 colors and sizes S to XXL.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
The sneakers come in 21 colors — but users can score them for 20 percent off in specific shades, including white and cielo blue, carnation and starlight glow, and droplet and druzy.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Shop them in 37 different colors, 11 sizes, and four different lengths for as low as $39 (in color Passionate).
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Use handmade clay or terra-cotta tiles in a Mediterranean-style or other warm climate house, and glass or porcelain squares in vibrant colors read more contemporary.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
Ronnie here — time to swap skeletons for pumpkin spice and enjoy those gorgeous fall colors before Mariah Carey fully thaws.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
General Daily Insight for January 04, 2026 Warm confidence colors our choices and conversations.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
That just colors everything so differently.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Nov. 2025
First, the molds are cleaned and waxed, then the staff will review the work order to understand which colors the customer wants.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
The survivors were scattered around the world, and even over a century later, the tragedy still colors their view of their ancestral region.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2025
This process colors the planet’s sky permanently pink.
—Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
And a new report from the same source suggests what colors the cases for the iPhone 17 Pro will include.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
This pint-sized loropetalum produces stunning purple foliage that colors the garden all year long.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colors
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On Wednesday, numerous commemorations and tributes occurred in the devastated communities and throughout the city and county of Los Angeles —including flags flying at half-staff at City Hall, county buildings and at all state buildings.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The mission was to show the flag, explore commercial opportunities – including routes to supply gold-mining operations – and display a little firepower.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Truckloads of cookies were unloaded Wednesday afternoon at the Shelly Ridge Service Center in Lafayette Hill, where thousands of boxes will be distributed to local Girl Scout troops ahead of sales beginning next week.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The annual fundraiser gives troops the opportunity to sell boxes for their troop and develop life skills like goal-setting, decision-making, money management and business ethics.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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His failure to accomplish his objectives does not mitigate the profoundly dangerous nature of his crimes.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Food and drink All meals are served at Little River, the floating restaurant that opened in 2022 with a massive wooden bar, cozy fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking nature's symphony of wildlife outside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley paints a vivid portrait of two complex, ambitious women trying to find their place in an uncertain time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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The report paints a vivid demographic profile of this group.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Jan. 2026
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Tainy’s Prometheus — is portrayed by Feid, dressed in an oversized leather coat and lit in a manner that exaggerates his grills in an eerie way.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Whether or not The Bitch of Buchenwald did what is reenacted on the show isn’t relevant, because her activities are placed in the context of a comic book that exaggerates history to make a point — just like Monster does.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Freedom from want mattered because deprivation distorts judgment.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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When identity distorts reality Social identity can shape how people interpret even objectively true facts.—
Justin Angle,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Long blushes through the compliment and returns it, praising Bosworth right back.—
William Earl,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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While at dusk, the horizon blushes with coral light as fishing boats drift past the silhouette of Longtou Rock.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Participants filled the streets in the area — some holding candles or anti-ICE banners, others tying flowers to nearby street poles.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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To generate the report, Dunnhumby analyzed customer and financial data for the 81 largest supermarket, discount, superstore, club and online banners in the nation, including perceptions of retailers' value.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Colors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colors. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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