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as in hue
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
a shirt that is available in every color of the rainbow
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as in coloring
the hue or appearance of the skin and especially of the face
her color hasn't been good since she got sick
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as in flag
colors plural
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 blush
a rosy appearance (of the cheeks)
the stay in the country brought color to her cheeks
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as in service
colors plural
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 personality
colors plural
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 to paint
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 to exaggerate
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 to distort
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 to blush
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 color
India Roby, Glamour, 8 June 2026
More intense colors saturate Goratama gameplay as Tamas come to life.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 June 2026
Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Smartly, Doremus doesn’t color the situation between Diego and Noah by making one clearly the loser, as is the case with most Hollywood-style rom-coms.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 June 2026
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Noun
This pick, for example, adds a pop of color to contrast the black jeans and sandals, and the tie-waist detail nods at current trends without being too timely.
—India Roby, Glamour, 8 June 2026
More intense colors saturate Goratama gameplay as Tamas come to life.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 June 2026
Verb
But that November brought a tragedy that would color Picard’s memory of the conflict.
—Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Smartly, Doremus doesn’t color the situation between Diego and Noah by making one clearly the loser, as is the case with most Hollywood-style rom-coms.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
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The most traditional member of the trio is finished in a custom hue that combines Golf Blue, Dark Sea Blue, and White to mimic the patina of blue jeans.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
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If the tile goes mid-way up the wall, the designer recommends choosing a paint color that enhances the tile’s color, either a similar hue or a complementary tone.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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That also includes improving other design choices such as better material labeling, use of non-carbon black pigments and limiting multi-material and complex attachment disruptors to improve sorting accuracy.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Since blue pigments were very expensive during the Renaissance, the color was reserved for important figures, particularly paintings of Mary.—
Bridget Retzloff,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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The answer is a definite no, don't add red food coloring to your hummingbird food recipe.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Clad in an Avaro Figlio powder blue drop-waist gown with a black bodice, Bailey unleashed her box braids on the carpet, exposing the subtle progression of her dark coloring.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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The red leather booths and wooden bar date back to the early 20th century and the walls are covered in flags from American universities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Still, this could be mitigated by offering flag in a different season – for example, the spring – than tackle, which is played in the fall.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Tortuga’s signature restaurant, Bamboo, sits catty-corner to the pool, and has a dining room with blush pink walls—a color handpicked by Oscar de la Renta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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With hues like butter yellow and pistachio green reigning king, Lopez made a case for the romantic blush shade—and has done worn this same dress on multiple occasions, according to the brand.—
Ruby McAuliffe,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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On homelessness, Steyer wants to expand interim housing options and homeless services.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Wire services contributed to this report.—
Jon Becker,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The food and travel personality explores the people, places and hidden stories behind iconic global destinations.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Gritty Nobody ever said Pennsylvania was short on personality—and hometown pride takes a baffling but beloved form in Gritty, the Philly Flyers mascot.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Verb
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For years, radical climate activists have painted a bleak view of the future.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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As readers are now no doubt aware, the 2026 regulations have painted the sport into a bit of a corner.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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