PINTO Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of pinto

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

Adjective

The carne asada burrito with pinto beans, cheese, and avocado. — Bon Appétit, 15 Nov. 2022 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

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 See All Example Sentences for pinto

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Adjective

This 24-ounce stainless steel Owala + Starbucks water bottle features a cream-colored finish with vibrant seasonal accents and a playful pumpkin design.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Dark and colored materials absorb more solar energy and consequently heat up.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of colored

Noun

Beside the wounded Appaloosa was a friendly bay roan, there to keep the Appaloosa calm.

— Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
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

Definition of roan

Adjective

The change extends across the company’s cereal portfolio, which includes colorful favorites Lucky Charms and Trix, plus Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Chex, Wheaties, Reese’s Puffs, Kix and the seasonal Monster Cereals, among others.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
This was the era when Parton discovered that her fearless purview and colorful fashion sense could attract fans well beyond her core country constituency.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of colorful

Noun

In my tests with SDR input, none of the preset modes handled shadow detail well, with Movie mode earning the lowest marks on that score by merging dark areas into a solid black in some scenes.

— M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2026
Its range leans in a bolder direction, from floral motifs to more Deco-style designs like the MetroChic collection which incorporates geometric black-and-gold details.

— Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of black

Adjective

The marbled jean features wild horses surrounded by watercolor wind, rendered beautifully across a trouser-like fit that's cut close to the hips before flowing outward from the body to the floor.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
This one features a dusty green base topped with white and brown veining for a marbled effect.

— Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of marbled

Noun

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
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

Definition of palomino

Adjective

Because spotted skunks are relatively rare in California wildlife rehabilitation centers and in the surrounding area, there were no other skunks of his kind available to keep him company.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Normally, doctors can detect spotted fever Rickettsia lanei by performing specialized laboratory tests on skin or blood samples.

— Noe Padilla, USA Today, 18 June 2026

Definition of spotted

Noun

The more powerful next generation of Starlink satellites, however, are bigger, and designed to fit in Starship's payload bay, not atop the Falcon 9.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Temperatures will bottom-out in the 50s and lower 60s in many communities away from the bay around sunrise.

— Cutter Martin, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

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