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
The circular room is an almost grayish white color with a high ceiling and a mattress-like cushion covering the entire floor.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
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
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
When dishes air-dry, especially in a dishwasher or on a drying rack, the water evaporates, and these minerals remain on the surface, forming those unsightly white or grayish specks.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
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
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
When dishes air-dry, especially in a dishwasher or on a drying rack, the water evaporates, and these minerals remain on the surface, forming those unsightly white or grayish specks.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grayish
Adjective
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Winter showcases the exfoliating bark, which peels away to reveal strips of gray, orange, and brick red.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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The coat is available in five colors, including dark brown, oat, caramel, gray, and black, as well as sizes ranging from XS to XL.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The swan-neck tap, with its two silver wings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Curated by Spanish designers Antonio Burillo and Juan Carlos Fernández, the blue dress was adorned with the silver Order of Oman collar to commemorate the sultan and prime minister of Oman’s visit.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Grayish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grayish. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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