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colorway

noun

Definition of colorwaynext
as in coloration

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Recent Examples of colorway The Classic Fusion Balloon Dog by Jeff Koons, limited to just 200 pieces per colorway, is priced at $24,100. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026 Blue Peppercorn The new mixer comes in a brand-new Blue Peppercorn colorway. — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 15 Sep. 2026 The mixer is available in a new Blue Peppercorn colorway, a French blue hue with a textured crinkle finish that’s paired with polished accents on the hub cover and trim band. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026 However, the stone colorway has full-stock and would be so chic for fall. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for colorway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorway
  1. coloration
  2. hue
  3. pigmentation
  4. tint
  5. color
  6. shade
Noun
  • Where many people might see a plant-eating bug with light yellow coloration and a splash of red accents, Sarah Schroeder sees, in a way, Taylor Swift.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Research published in 2022 found that body coloration in the black rat snake and other North American rat snakes is influenced by temperature, with darker individuals more common in cooler regions.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of coloration
Noun
  • The Princess of Wales’s attire took cues from autumn hues, opting for shades of brown and moss green for her attire, and gold accents for accessories.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • With its low heel, rounded toe, and high vamp—plus its vibrant bubblegum hue—the shoe offered a touch of ’80s glam to her otherwise businesslike look.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of hue
Noun
  • For severe or long-term conditions, some pigmentation and scarring can remain.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Located at 132 Greene Street in SoHo, the location offers 30-minute skin health consultations which assess hydration, pigmentation, elasticity and other skin factors for a price of $50.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of pigmentation
Noun
  • It can be used as a skin tint (together with concealer), primer, highlighter, or bronzer, and it’s been spotted on fellow celebs like Heidi Klum, Elle Fanning, Lucy Liu, and so many more.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The lightweight tint offers sheer, dewy coverage while targeting hyperpigmentation, sun damage and uneven tone over time.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of tint
Noun
  • Others feature question words, letters of the alphabet and colors of the rainbow, some translated from Spanish to English.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Venus Williams x Crate & Kids Collection From tennis-ball motifs to her favorite lavender-and-green color combo, Williams’ collection with Crate & Kids is both playful and can easily transition alongside kids and their ever-changing styles.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of color
Noun
  • There are molten metallics in approachable shades (gold, silver, bronze) and artsier ones too (rainbow chrome, lilac, fuchsia).
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The shoes are crafted from leather in an eggshell shade, with a studded finish and a double-buckle detail strap that fastens across the instep.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of shade

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“Colorway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorway. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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