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grayish

adjective

ˈgrā-ish How to pronounce grayish (audio)
Definition of grayishnext
as in gray
of the color gray the black stallion and white mare produced a grayish filly

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Recent Examples of grayish Behind the pattern, the snakes are typically light brown, coppery or tan, sometimes grayish or pinkish tan, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. — Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026 There are no insecticides that will control the larva of this inconspicuous grayish-brown moth. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 June 2026 The leaves are grayish-blue to green, giving the garden an interesting rigid texture. — Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026 Even faint glows that look grayish to the eye often appear vividly green, purple or red in photos. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grayish
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  1. gray
  2. silver
Adjective
  • At the scene Friday night, a gray electric Citi Bike could be seen lodged beneath the wheels of a truck belonging to Badger Daylighting, a company specializing in hydrovac excavation whose NYC headquarters are located in the Bronx.
    — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Trotter’s husband, a farmer, was to block traffic by driving ahead in their gray pickup truck; their five-year-old son and infant daughter were along for the ride.
    — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of gray
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  • An ample deck was constructed of Brazilian ipe, which has weathered naturally to a silver-gray hue, and a custom stainless-steel hot tub sits slightly above the ground, with sweeping views over Glen Canyon Park.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Photos posted by Cal Fire of the incident showed a silver SUV that had crashed through a window and wood facade next to the front door of the business.
    — Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of silver

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“Grayish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grayish. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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