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as in silver
of the color gray
the gray elephant and the gaudily dressed circus performer created a striking contrast
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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
Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
Saab says that bright white and icy gray are two big contenders.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2025
The left side of the concrete beads gradient from gray to black and back to gray before the ends of the wire show through the right side of the work.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Eighties-style court shoes also appeared at Baum und Pferdgarten, in a pale gray and lilac color palette typical of the era, and paired with matching tights.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
Saab says that bright white and icy gray are two big contenders.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Some looked peach, others gray and beige.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2025
The left side of the concrete beads gradient from gray to black and back to gray before the ends of the wire show through the right side of the work.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gray
Adjective
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Other footage confirms McKee was in possession of that vehicle, according to the affidavit, which described it as a silver SUV.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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It's finished off with a light coat of silver glitter.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In a world that can feel increasingly dark and divided, this film reminds us all that everyone, everywhere deserves love.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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Ava Phillippe tapped into the Ralph Lauren aesthetic with rugged dark wash shirt and jeans, pulled together with worn-in brown leather accessories and jacket.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
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And people are still very much interested in it, and if the two women still get along.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
1 Feb. 2026
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Pratt, who is the author of two books on wildlife and holds lectures on getting along with the natural world, said there is something bigger at stake than removing mountain lions from the Santa Monica or Santa Ana mountains.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Fans will be part of an interactive experience before kickoff, where the America250 logo will appear in the stands, which will be filled in red, white and blue thanks to panels given to each fan in attendance, making for a picture-perfect patriotic scene that all will see on television.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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How to play Mega Millions Player can pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Mall).—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Iran’s internet connectivity has been partially restored, but experts are warning that, even on the other side of the digital blackout, the outlook for Iranian internet access remains bleak.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The same brush painted the bleak picture for both schools.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But to then get on the plane and fly back to Stockholm means a lot to me.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Wade Haynes has been standing outside twice a day to make sure children get on and off the bus and to keep his community safe.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Signs of frostbite include numbness, white or grayish-yellow skin or firm or waxy skin.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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At a time when most plants go dormant, evergreen trees really thrive in winter and add a bit of color and life to an otherwise dull grayish landscape.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
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Guthrie's three children also shared a somber and tearful plea that evening, asking for their mother to be returned home after her disappearance, now in its fifth day.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The western Maryland battleground still carries a somber, haunting energy, a reminder of the war’s steep cost.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Gray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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