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also grey
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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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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
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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Jim is the only one standing still, staring straight at the camera with his intense, dark-blue eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Small described the shooter as a male who was wearing dark clothing and black and white shoes.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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No history of the United States would tell a story in which the federal government and the states have always got along.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sure, there is a lot of interest in the feuds—are Charles and Harry getting along these days?—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Below the 40th parallel in the Southern Ocean, there are sixty-knot winds and tempestuous seas, rainforests, mountains, white sand beaches and an ever-changing sky.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Rih dressed down the whimsy, in a white tee, jeans, and a fuzzyz white scarf.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 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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The governor, Tim Walz, defeated for the Vice Presidency, gets on TV, his voice quavering, saying the right things, speaking the truth, and advising courage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The defendant then got on his phone and started searching for auto body repair shops, started calling and texting with technicians, and proceeded to take his car to a repair shop, Campbell said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
28 Jan. 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
Adjective
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The mood was somber, glowing, and peaceful.—
Ed Bok Lee,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The city is home to Museum Island – a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring five world-class museums – and to historical sites like the Berlin Wall and the Holocaust Museum, which are somber yet must-visit places.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Gray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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