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
Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2025
The California coast was once home to the greatest number of abalone species in the world — black, white, red, green, pink, flat and pinto.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 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
The sides are familiar: fries, pintos, mac-and-cheese, slaw and potato salad.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2025
The California coast was once home to the greatest number of abalone species in the world — black, white, red, green, pink, flat and pinto.
—Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinto
Adjective
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Elementary, middle, high and specialty schools are coded with differently colored dots.—
Data Reporter,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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Some eagle-eyed observers even shared close-up screen grabs of this seer, showing her to have different colored eyes.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Antelope such as puku, reedbuck, and roan began to return in greater numbers.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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In 2019, just 19 roan antelopes were estimated to exist in Kenya, according to conservation experts.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Food is colorful, local, and seasonal, using Hokkaido ingredients with a French edge, helmed by chef Tatsuya Ozeki.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Try these colorful, mini versions for a fun appetizer.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The brown suede pair is so stunning, but the black is perfectly chic.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Pixel 10a comes in Berry (reddish), Fog (light green), Lavender, or Obisidan (black).
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PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Since the first Crocs collaboration in 2017, a marbled and mineral-adorned project from Scottish designer Christopher Kane, bringing in partners for co-branded releases has become an integral part of the company’s business.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Think elegant chocolate tarts, creamy chia puddings, roasty cashew ice cream, and tahini-marbled brownies—proof that skipping dairy doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Feb. 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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Ohio quarantined for spotted lanternfly.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Feb. 2026
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In short, the spotted lanternfly is a moth-like bug that's not supposed to be in the U.S.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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An incoming projectile explodes over the water in the bay of Haifa off of the northern Israeli coastal city on February 28, 2026.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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This includes the 52-mile San Diego River Park in Mission Valley, and the preservation of canyons, beach and bay parks.—
Michael Stepner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Pinto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinto. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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