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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
Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
But if our test cars are any indication of what’s possible during the ordering process, these accent colors can be altered or removed as would-be owners see fit.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Visible patches in strange colors or textures One of the clearest signs of mold is visible growth on walls, ceilings or other surfaces.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
It can be used as a nightlight, glows in seven colors and features a selection of soothing soundscapes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
As Pope Leo spoke about governments watching out for the most vulnerable, Saviano came bearing gifts, like a personalized bocce ball set and a White Sox hat featuring the papal colors.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
The colors also evoke hazy Los Angeles skies, hills and buildings seen from a distance.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
But people often wear bright colors and floral patterns to the Preakness.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
The early read was that Alphabet , Microsoft , Meta Platforms , and Amazon all passed with flying colors, but beneath the strong headline numbers, a more nuanced debate is taking shape.
—Paulina Likos,zev Fima, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026
Which colors merit entries in the dictionary?
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The foliage shifts colors with the seasons, emerging bright red in spring then taking on a deep green hue during the summer months before shifting to burgundy in fall and winter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Musicians live really complicated lives — performing late at night, for instance, colors your day-to-day existence.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
The movie would not ultimately get made, but her work on it colors her memories of early motherhood.
—Rebecca Traister, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
The ape caricature still colors how Black people are received in America.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
The classic brushes come in two different sizes and 15 to 20 colors each, with every one working well.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
But if our test cars are any indication of what’s possible during the ordering process, these accent colors can be altered or removed as would-be owners see fit.
—Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Visible patches in strange colors or textures One of the clearest signs of mold is visible growth on walls, ceilings or other surfaces.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
It can be used as a nightlight, glows in seven colors and features a selection of soothing soundscapes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
As Pope Leo spoke about governments watching out for the most vulnerable, Saviano came bearing gifts, like a personalized bocce ball set and a White Sox hat featuring the papal colors.
—CBS News, 8 May 2026
The colors also evoke hazy Los Angeles skies, hills and buildings seen from a distance.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
But people often wear bright colors and floral patterns to the Preakness.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
The early read was that Alphabet , Microsoft , Meta Platforms , and Amazon all passed with flying colors, but beneath the strong headline numbers, a more nuanced debate is taking shape.
—Paulina Likos,zev Fima, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Verb
Talk to me a little bit about how Santos’ own experience with addiction and self-harm colors her relationship with Langdon.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026
Which colors merit entries in the dictionary?
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The foliage shifts colors with the seasons, emerging bright red in spring then taking on a deep green hue during the summer months before shifting to burgundy in fall and winter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Musicians live really complicated lives — performing late at night, for instance, colors your day-to-day existence.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
The movie would not ultimately get made, but her work on it colors her memories of early motherhood.
—Rebecca Traister, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
The ape caricature still colors how Black people are received in America.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colors
Noun
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The kit features black shorts and the signature red and white striped jersey, while off-the-field gear includes black hoodies, T-shirts and baseball hats, in addition to scarves evoking the bloke-core aesthetics, and a flag.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Another promotional video for Rededicate 250 blends various Christian and American imagery — scenes of a cross laid on an American flag, a robed choir, people raising their hands in worship — along with a brief scene of a man praying while wearing a Jewish skullcap.—
Peter Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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German troops entered Vienna on March 12, 1938, five months after Heidi was born; within a day, the city had been draped in swastikas.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Moscow's troops have been fighting in Ukraine for well over four years - longer than the Soviet involvement, from 1941-45, in what Russians refer to as the Great Patriotic War.—
Guy Faulconbridge,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Exposure to nature is so good for your mental health.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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What’s more, the low-fat nature of the cut is typically doubled down on via the cooking technique.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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The data actually paints a surprisingly hopeful picture of humankind, proving that our baseline is a profound desire to understand the world and help each other.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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The map sequence above paints a vivid picture of Irish language retreat.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 May 2026
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Dehydration exaggerates creases and makes skin look less supple.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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Dehydration exaggerates creases and gives skin a texture that emphasizes lines.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The paper burns away when fired in the kiln, leaving a structure that slumps and distorts under the effects of heat and gravity.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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But the idea that an AI bot can determine a verdict by assessing evidence distorts the meaning of legal judgment.—
Sonali Chakravarti,
The Conversation,
5 May 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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Several, far less talented organizations were able to hang World Series banners in that time frame, including my beloved Florida Marlins, which just feels like the baseball gods laughing in the face of Mariners fans.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Reijn is producing through her MAN UP Film banner, with A24 also producing and financing.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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“Colors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colors. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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