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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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinto

Adjective

Hazel is actually an unusual, multi-colored eye type that features a mix of brown, green, and gold or amber hues.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
In a city better known for restrained modernism, La Tulipe is a playful bouquet of concrete and colored glass.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 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

Propped up against them were colorful large-scale oil paintings of orbs floating against blurry color fields.

— Ryan Sullivan, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
In colorful illustrations that are just as energetic and immersive as the text, Aaron Marin pulls the whole adventure together.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of colorful

Noun

Lots of red and black everywhere, with a touch of the ridiculous.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The latest iteration of the colorway will feature a two-tone black-and-gray upper, a feature that has historically alternated between solid black and the contrasting look seen on the upcoming reissue.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of black

Adjective

The special inclusion this time were orca beans, a stunning black and white marbled heirloom bean that isn’t available for purchase outside of the PANTRi membership.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Sep. 2026
Jam Crumb Cake Spreadable fruit jam ribbons through this buttery crumb cake, sinking here and there for a marbled look.

— Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 16 Sep. 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

Other invasive plants including Tree of Heaven, the host plant for the highly invasive spotted lanternfly, has been found in The Preserve as well.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of spotted

Noun

Each sophisticated room—though closer to a suite in size—has its own private balcony, and most enjoy memorable views of the bay or city.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Fitzgerald draws the whole class map into the geography—East Egg, where the old money summers, and West Egg across the bay, where Gatsby’s new fortune buys a mansion but never quite buys in.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026

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