as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
somehow, the pure white mare had a pinto foal
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Recent Examples of pinto
Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2022
In another part of the commissary, workers sort through uncooked pinto beans looking for any stones that might need to be removed, while cooks holding giant spoons stir massive steaming pots of beans.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022
Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Beans like navy, black, garbanzo, kidney, pinto, and lima beans are rich in fiber, protein, and key minerals like magnesium and potassium.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2022
In another part of the commissary, workers sort through uncooked pinto beans looking for any stones that might need to be removed, while cooks holding giant spoons stir massive steaming pots of beans.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022
Noun
Use two cans of beans—cannellini are recommended, but any other mild variety, such as kidney, pinto, or navy, will work well.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Beans like navy, black, garbanzo, kidney, pinto, and lima beans are rich in fiber, protein, and key minerals like magnesium and potassium.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinto
Adjective
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In the Menil work, the central character is an artist brandishing a bouquet of colored pencils, surrounded by a seraphic tumble of monochrome extras that are her handiwork.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The ones still managing to a colored dashboard will be answering for it.—
Yonesy Nunez,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The roan colt is not just recognizable in the starting crush by his distinctive grey coat, looked at head-on, he’s easily seen by his bright royal blue padded noseband and the gold square on the black blinders whose fabric spans his forehead.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The effort builds on roughly two years of development, during which the company has assembled the ancient bluebuck genome, created a reference genome using the roan antelope, completed comparative genomic analysis, and established foundational cellular and reproductive systems for the species.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Despite the colorful comparisons, Williams and Tsien based the museum’s shape on a visual of four hands coming together, promoting the idea that many hands shape a place, according to the center.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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This simple recipe uses red and yellow heirloom tomatoes for a colorful contrast.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Noun
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First Light The environments here, and particularly the vast interiors, ooze with care and intention, many of them cast from the same black, gold, and occasionally red palette.—
Alex James Kane,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The Fitbit Air comes in multiple color options, including Berry (red), Fog (silver), Lavender (purple), or Obsidian (black).—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Think massive suites inside the mansion with four-poster beds, marbled bathrooms, and sitting rooms with views across the lawn.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
2 June 2026
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Some versions lean into chrome accents and creative marbled effects, while others take a more literal approach inspired by the fruity drink itself.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Like any Boise kid, William Goodman grew up knowing landmarks such as the rearing palomino above the Ranch Club in Garden City.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Oct. 2025
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Rogers bought the ranch property to build a house with stables for his golden palomino horse, Trigger, as reported by the San Fernando Valley Times in November 1938.—
Sandra Barrera,
Daily News,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The spotted fish thrashes angrily, disturbing the waters so that the pool’s edge laps against the rock.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Data from iNaturalist users helps track the migration of invasive species, like the spotted lanternfly.—
David Pogue,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That goes for fabric softener, coffee grounds, bay leaves, and sonic repellant devices, which have no scientific basis.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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The result is high-decibel acoustic loads that can cause structural damage as well as buffeting that can prevent the missile from even leaving the bay.—
David Szondy
June 04,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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“Pinto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinto. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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