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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 pigment
a substance used to color other materials added some red color to the base paint

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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 military
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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verb

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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 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
Noun
The lineup of dishes and sauces and combos verges on overwhelming; they’re presented in a mix of typefaces and colors, and punctuated by herky-jerky photo animations—a waving hand holding a soft-serve twist, spidery fingers with brass nail extensions used in the traditional Thai dance Fawn Leb. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025 There was a throughline theme of bright orange with the collection, titled Body of Composition, and the looks that were presented inside the Deposito at Fondazione Prada showcased an array of colors. Kristine Kwak, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
Floyd-Pruitt's passion for performance and creating colored his entire life, including time working in marketing, and then his career in the art industry and community outreach work. Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 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 See All Example Sentences for color
Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
Noun
  • In 20 colors, there will be any number of hues that fit the bride’s requirements, while satisfying your own taste too.
    Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Each piece is crafted with embossed lace detail around the rim and features a deep caramel glaze to effortlessly blend with the gorgeous hues of the season.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • For those who don't already know, quartz countertops are manufactured from ground quartz, resin, and pigment.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
  • When temperatures drop and the days get shorter, trees get less sunlight, causing the energy-absorbing chlorophyll, which gives them their green hues, to break down and reveal the other color pigments.
    Simmone Shah, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • Additionally, the program offers crowdfunding mentorship from Seed&Spark and coloring services from Nice Shoes.
    Giana Levy, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The vibrant coloring was cut in by a dark brown shade at her roots.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Protesters waving Iranian flags and holding placards declared that Pezeshkian did not represent the Iranian people.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag on stage at a November 2024 Kneecap concert in London.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
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  • The décor was handled by Royal Luxury Events and provided the perfect backdrop for Stunna’s blush pink suit by Well Groomed Man and Monaleo’s wedding and reception dress by Oluwagbemisola Okunlola of Alonuko Bridal.
    Nathan Vinson, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The seven-piece lineup features a hero 30-pan palette, two lip kits, a highlighter trio, powder blush trio, mascara, and a devilish hand mirror to admire your artistry.
    Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The development comes as a US Congress delegation is in Beijing for talks aimed at bolstering bilateral exchanges including military-to-military communication, in the first such visit to China in six years.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The troops are unlikely to stop, or be spared from, Russia’s military.
    ANDRIY ZAGORODNYUK, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Oz, a former health surgeon and television personality took the helm of Medicare and Medicaid Services in April and has said the role of AI in health care will continue to expand.
    Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2025
  • One day, Rodgers was in a room at the training facility, conducting a virtual video interview with ESPN personality Pat McAfee, when Dobbins popped in to razz the veteran passer.
    Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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  • The City of Portland’s official account also weighed in, posting that while national media painted a grim picture, daily life was carrying on as usual.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Quinta Dos Capinhas offers tastings and wine safaris, while the family-run Quinta Do Canhoto offers picnics, tastings, and even painting classes.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025

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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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