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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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as in to get along
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Recent Examples of gray
Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Margot Robbie wears a grey blazer and scarf at the unveiling of RH Milan, The Gallery on Corso Venezia event on April 21 in Milan.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Their appearances may vary from whitish to gray or black, and they are often confused with fleas, but are a completely different species.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
But the hero from those wins was dressed in a crisp white T-shirt and gray pants Friday.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Margot Robbie wears a grey blazer and scarf at the unveiling of RH Milan, The Gallery on Corso Venezia event on April 21 in Milan.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Wheeler was slight but handsome, with thinning blond hair fading to gray, a year-round tan, and a pair of penetrating, electric-blue eyes.
—Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Their appearances may vary from whitish to gray or black, and they are often confused with fleas, but are a completely different species.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gray
Adjective
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The ingredient list is simple, but don't even think about skipping the crushed ice and the classic silver julep cup.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Loons squandered James Rodriguez’s great display of playmaking and set-piece taking in his first MLS start by failing to convert on the opportunities the Colombian superstar provided on silver platters.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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All the bedrooms can be found upstairs, including one that’s currently being used as an office and a primary suite flaunting dual dressing rooms and baths, plus a sauna clad in dark gray stone.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Plants to Avoid Planting With Marigolds While marigolds get along with almost every plant in the garden and are seen as a top companion plant for flowers, herbs, and vegetables alike, there are a few plants to avoid planting near marigolds.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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Apple goes along to get along Tim Cook generally seems keen to avoid expressing anything that might be perceived as a personal opinion in public.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The first lady matched with Queen Consort Camilla in all white during Camilla and King Charles' appearance on the White House's South Lawn on Day 2 of their state visit, Tuesday, April 28.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The food is exceptional, and there are white beaches to lie on and bubble-like suites to escape into.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At first glance, AI companions for lonely seniors can seem dystopian, looking less like innovation than a bleak sign of social failure.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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Things are impossibly bleak for the Rockets, which were without Kevin Durant for the second game this series.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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More often than not, the Mets aren’t even getting on base, as is evidenced by their league-worst OBP.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Think of it as an impossible-to-resist invitation to chill out and get on the same relaxed wavelength as seemingly everyone else on this stretch of the Mexican Caribbean.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After the vibrant color palette of the 1980s, the 1990s ushered in a more subdued vibe, with dusty mauves, cool teals, and grayish pastels dominating everything from walls to upholstery.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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This variety has dusky or grayish-black foliage whose trumpet flowers show off petals ranging from salmon to orange-red to an occasional yellow with orange markings.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The mood in the classroom has been somber, Hall said.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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The music video featured a montage of Miley Cyrus' early days, as her somber dad strummed the guitar.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Gray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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