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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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also grey
as in to get along
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Recent Examples of gray
Kirsten Fiscus, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Their bodies can vary in color from tan and brown to gray and black.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
Laura Solla, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
Video of the incident shows a dark gray truck driving in circles with an unmarked beige SUV closely following him around.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Their bodies can vary in color from tan and brown to gray and black.
—Kirsten Fiscus, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Their bodies can vary in color from tan and brown to gray and black.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
To achieve professional-looking velvet nails, keep in mind that the most intense tones (such as reds, greens, or blues amplify the depth), while in soft colors like gray, beige or powdered pink, the texture becomes more discreet but just as elegant.
—Laura Solla, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
Video of the incident shows a dark gray truck driving in circles with an unmarked beige SUV closely following him around.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gray
Adjective
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Beyond the key colors, further details include gray and silver accents and cream coloring on the midsole.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Video issued by the intelligence service shows an unidentified person holding a remote control, then pans to reveal a silver car on a road before the car explodes in a burst of flames.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Prince Harry wore a black blazer over a white T-shirt with dark pants.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Its legs are a similar pale yellow color covered with irregular black and dark-brown markings, according to Omelko.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That was seen as proof that the two did not get along.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 Oct. 2025
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This trait is due to Virgo’s desire to get along with everyone and keep the drama to a minimum.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The bright blue hat showcases the white, raised embroidery of the Los Angeles Dodgers logo.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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This juxtaposition is seen on the collaboration, with the left shoe donning a white leather base and using precise, high-resolution imagery.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While the eradication of our species might sound like a bleak ending note, Lanthimos tells EW that audiences are divided on whether the film presents a hopeful or pessimistic view of the future.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Duffy painted a bleak scene at airports if the shutdown is not ended before Thanksgiving travel.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Amenities here include an open-plan kitchen, a fireplace, and ski storage in the building to make getting on the first chair that much easier.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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McGuane and his wife urged me to get on the road before the storm got too bad.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Compared to cotton’s highs and lows and texturized appearance, TENCEL™ created a shinier look, drapey hand and grayish shade.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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Medieval Europe, an era that gave us heraldry, court jesters, and troubadours, is rendered in dull, grayish brown hues.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Chesky described having a lonely childhood, pulled between his love for creative design and sports, never really fitting in.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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The film stars newcomers Kåre Hedebrant and Lina Leandersson as Oskar and Eli, two lonely kids living in the same apartment block in a small Swedish city in winter.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Gray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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