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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, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
Moss has experimented with it all, from silvery side burns to white blonde shades and even committed to gray facial hair back in 2021.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Screwworms are a type of blue-gray blowfly and look very similar to black flies found in the United States.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Their bodies can vary in color from tan and brown to gray and black.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
Moss has experimented with it all, from silvery side burns to white blonde shades and even committed to gray facial hair back in 2021.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
Finally, the firmware will add UI and Routing Enhancements, including new grey pre-mute meters and separate mixers for HDMI and NDI outputs.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Screwworms are a type of blue-gray blowfly and look very similar to black flies found in the United States.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gray
Adjective
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Kraus is described as having long, silver hair and brown eyes.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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This elevated, one-of-a-kind in-room dining experience presents the city’s beloved sandwich – whose origins date back to the 1930s – on a silver platter with white-glove service, blending luxury with the comfort and flavor of the classic.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Kraus also had a dark backpack on her person.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Lakshmi shared a photo and video of herself at the beach wearing a dark pink bikini while playing in the water.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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My older sister and I didn’t get along for most of our lives.—
A Dialogue,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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Everybody knew everybody and got along.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Justin, meanwhile, leaned into the moment in a nostalgic, game day fit, wearing a white tank top, red and black Nahmias track pants, a gray and black striped min beanie, and platform Skylrk slipper shoes.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
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Swift was spotted in a sweater vest and denim miniskirt paired with knee-high white boots.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In the 1970s, science fiction took a decidedly bleak turn in parallel with the changing shape of global politics and public opinion.—
Nick Foster
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
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This administration’s notion is something bleaker—that the country should simply care less.—
Lois Parshley,
The Atlantic,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Despite being in the red zone before the Sanders fumble and having a chance to convert deep shots late, the Cowboys ultimately could not get into plus-territory to get on the scoreboard.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Kehl was able to circumvent several layers of security in the building before getting on an elevator and reaching the 48th floor.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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All hands on deck In 2020, Ogg and other fishermen off the California coast noticed that the flesh of adult salmon had discolored from a bright reddish pink to a dull grayish pink.—
Calista Oetama,
Sacbee.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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From a base of curvaceous grayish green foliage, thick cylindrical stems grow up to three feet tall, sporting reddish-purple flowers.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Tour can be lonely, even when you’re surrounded by people.—
Kim Gordon,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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But without the necessary business acumen in their teams, these technology leaders fight lonely battles.—
Alex Brueckmann,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Gray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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