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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
Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
According to interior designers, these four countertop colors are their go-tos for creating modern yet classic spaces that feel elegant and livable.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Here's how the Minneapolis ICE shooting colors the Indiana Statehouse debate over militarizing the National Guard.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
Furniture with Built-In Personality Bold furniture pieces in hotels—especially those with unexpected shapes, colors, or materials—often become conversation starters.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
This version from Nautica is an all-season option that’s hypoallergenic, machine washable, and on sale in three colors.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Black-and-white elegant design elements and bright accent colors that help guide members through the gym.
—Alexa Stone
january 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
The Japanese and Spanish subtitles are presented in different colors, allowing viewers to more easily nestle themselves in the couple’s comfortable dynamic.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Shop the set in two different colors and a variety of sizes for every need before the deal ends.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Sheldon Jacobson, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
The center will feature calming colors − such as browns, greens and blues − and natural wood flooring.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
According to interior designers, these four countertop colors are their go-tos for creating modern yet classic spaces that feel elegant and livable.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Here's how the Minneapolis ICE shooting colors the Indiana Statehouse debate over militarizing the National Guard.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
Furniture with Built-In Personality Bold furniture pieces in hotels—especially those with unexpected shapes, colors, or materials—often become conversation starters.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
This version from Nautica is an all-season option that’s hypoallergenic, machine washable, and on sale in three colors.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Black-and-white elegant design elements and bright accent colors that help guide members through the gym.
—Alexa Stone
january 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
The Japanese and Spanish subtitles are presented in different colors, allowing viewers to more easily nestle themselves in the couple’s comfortable dynamic.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Shop the set in two different colors and a variety of sizes for every need before the deal ends.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
This shines a bright light on perspective and bias that inherently colors speech.
—Sheldon Jacobson, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
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Puerto Rican flags provided both curtains and declarations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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And when there was a demonstration for solidarity with Greenland a couple of Sundays ago, Greenlanders and Danes took to the streets together, holding the Greenlandic flag.—
Rikke Agnete Dam,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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National Guard troops were delivering supplies by truck and helicopter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Gaza’s single specialized cancer hospital shut down early in the war, and Israeli troops blew it up in early 2025.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Although physicists will no doubt argue over the best approach, the one the field has taken continues to teach us more and more about the nature of reality and the contents of our Universe.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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This scenery—bodegas, funeral parlors, pizza shops—was the only kind of nature Twin knew and loved.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Truist details allegations against former bank executives Truist’s complaint paints a picture of betrayal and covert meetings preceding the exodus.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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Sherald paints Black people with care, and grayscale skin tones and flat fields of color shift the focus away from assumptions about race and toward character.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The same prime minister who exaggerates his power is also fine with being portrayed as the patsy of more influential actors.—
Aluf Benn,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Nov. 2025
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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
Verb
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That warping distorts the image in the same way that wearing someone else’s glasses blurs your sight.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
25 Jan. 2026
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My biggest pet-peeve is when the comforter escapes from the duvet cover enclosures and ends up as a wadded mess that distorts the entire bedding set up.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 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
Noun
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The show hails from Robert and Michelle King, who will write, executive produce, and co-showrun the series under their King Size Productions banner.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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This is yet other banner year for this snowfall machine, which has already surpassed 300-inches before then end of January, which is extraordinary.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Colors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colors. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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