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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
Yasemin Saplakoglu, Wired News, 11 May 2025
At Golden West Hotel downtown, there’s row of stone Elvis heads that used to be painted, but they are worn and gray (but there are still a few down there).
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The benefits of gray blending Keading says that the two biggest benefits to gray blending are its natural-looking coverage and how low maintenance upkeep can be.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
During this time, biologists also began to appreciate bird intelligence, starting with their studies of Alex, an African gray parrot who could count and identify objects.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Wired News, 11 May 2025
At Golden West Hotel downtown, there’s row of stone Elvis heads that used to be painted, but they are worn and gray (but there are still a few down there).
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Verb
Grande gave fans a close-up look at the transformation on her Instagram Stories, sharing a selfie with her faux wrinkles and graying hair, including the ones on her eyebrows.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The benefits of gray blending Keading says that the two biggest benefits to gray blending are its natural-looking coverage and how low maintenance upkeep can be.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gray
Adjective
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The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson served as gold sponsor of the evening with Turner & Associates as silver sponsor.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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Felicity’s more flamboyant persona, meanwhile, is very glam black leather with silver trim.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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The whiskey is powerful on the nose, with bold aromas of dark brown sugar, mesquite smoke, saddle leather, and vanilla bean.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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But there are others worth your time, including Netflix's surprisingly dark — if equally engrossing — TV series which premiered in March 2017.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Devoted to a cause, product or purpose in the pursuit of a livelihood, getting along with others is part of the deal.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The soccer legend and onetime Spice Girl just wish everyone could get along and are apparently over the situation.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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More white people claim the credit than Black people certainly.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Black people make up about 14% of the U.S. population but are three times more likely to face hunger than white people, according to the Agriculture Department.—
Maya Eaglin,
NBC News,
11 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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This bleak vision of Hollywood makes for a fascinating backdrop.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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But Trump and his aides are now actively trying to impede this reporting and intimidate news outlets, creating a bleak backdrop to the UN’s recognition of Saturday as World Press Freedom Day.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
Verb
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This chimed with the player, who was keen for greater responsibility and to be the one getting on the end of chances inside the 18-yard box.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Di Gregorio made superb saves from Mario Gila and Pedro before Renato Veiga somehow found a way to stop Boulaye Dia getting on the end of a Luca Pellegrini cross.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Instead of being jet-black, his fur lightened and transformed into a grayish tint.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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The first stop on the Stations of the Cross was near the corner of the nondescript church, which has a grayish facade and bright red doors.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The report tracks a decline in social connections—especially among young people—and shows that half of adults are lonely, linking it to billions of dollars in health care costs.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Ruth Buzzi, who was so hilarious as the lonely spinster Gladys Ormphby, the lady who swung her handbag as a lethal weapon, on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, has died.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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“Gray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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