gray 1 of 2

adjective

ˈgrā How to pronounce gray (audio)
variants also grey
Definition of graynext
1
as in silver
of the color gray the gray elephant and the gaudily dressed circus performer created a striking contrast

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2
as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer a gray rainy day

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gray

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verb

variants also grey
as in to get along

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Recent Examples of gray
Adjective
The possibilities of tall black boots and a midiskirt are endless, especially now that gray skies are becoming more frequent, fallen leaves are piling up on the ground, and the number on the thermometer keeps dropping. — María Munsuri, Glamour, 7 Nov. 2026 He was dressed in a red sweatshirt and red warm‑up pants, with tan/gray socks featuring red trim. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
Of course, along with this comes the exciting and unique risks of onchain finance, from hacks to anonymous counterparties to grey regulatory guidelines. — Alexander S. Blume, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The suspect was described as a man dressed in all black, average height, medium build and gray facial hair. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gray
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gray
  1. silver
  2. dark
  3. get along
  4. white
  5. bleak
  6. get on
  7. grayish
  8. somber
Adjective
  • Lady Eliza wore the silver number by Oscar de la Renta, featuring semi-sheer fabric beneath the crushed silver overlay with hints of botanical design elements throughout.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Investigators were looking for a white or silver Mazda MPV minivan from the early 2000s or a similar vehicle, according to the CHP.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of silver
Adjective
  • The watch is home to a dark gray gradient opaline in the dial’s center, surrounded by a light-gray sunburst gradient on the chapter ring.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The television special offered a glimpse of the conversation pit, now done up with dark maroon carpet and a navy sofa with white cushions.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of dark
Verb
  • Engine vibration and delicate camera stabilization hardware don’t get along.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Trump has criticized Senate Republicans when priorities such as the SAVE America Act have stalled, while Thune has said the two get along despite acknowledging the president’s frustration with him when key measures have failed to advance.
    — Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of get along
Adjective
  • The interiors play on terracotta tones that nod at once to the neighborhood’s brick walls and clay tennis courts, with white as a further reminder of the sport.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Irina Temnova In the entryway, the floor is covered with white tiles dotted with small black accents, in keeping with the contemporary classic style.
    — Marilena Pitino, Architectural Digest, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of white
Adjective
  • His isolated existence is bleak, especially for such a bighearted person naturally inclined to love others.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
  • But in a bleak indicator of the current political climate, the bait was inflammatory content about Muslims.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of bleak
Verb
  • At a weekend retreat used to get on the same page about business, Franklyn said the two decided that staying together was the ultimate goal.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
  • That spring, staff met at a weeklong offsite to regroup, and Mangubat, the head of content and creative, opened with a presentation of comments the DNC was getting on social media.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of get on
Adjective
  • On a wallpaper image of a scarlet macaw, for example, the bird's red feathers bled into the white of its face, while the leafy green background looked grayish and indistinct.
    — Marshall Honorof, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The grayish-black orbs hang off of trumpet-evoking support pillars encrusted in round diamonds.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of grayish
Adjective
  • The mood at Pleasantdale Elementary School was somber Thursday, as the school community grieved the loss of two students who died in a fiery train crash in Western Springs the day before.
    — Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The leadership elections come amid a somber mood for Republicans after Democrats seized control of both chambers of Congress, reversing the GOP majorities that entered Election Day.
    — Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
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“Gray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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