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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

The nearly 10-foot-tall image of Jesus suspended from the cross was shattered into hundreds of colored pieces, which scattered on the ground inside as well as outside the building.

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Black cat bias is a very real phenomenon where cats with black coats are viewed more negatively, adopted less often, and euthanized more than lighter colored cats, according to the American Animal Hospital Association.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 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

The naming convention reflects the Evans family's enduring optimism about Africa and their commitment to celebrating its colorful heritage.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
So the replies to my comment brought that resentment to the surface, and many replies called the organizer a grifter, a con-artist, and many much more colorful words.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of colorful

Noun

Ditch your boring black and opt for a shoulder bag in a fun texture this season, like this Michael Kors woven suede bag.

— Anna Traver, InStyle, 31 Oct. 2026
Henry kept things sporty in a red-and-black zip-up jacket and dark trousers, while Johan opted for a black T-shirt and slouchy gray jeans.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of black

Adjective

In a sea of white-marbled wellness spaces, Spencer’s Spa in Williamsburg proves good design is integral to relaxation.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
That loon’s shrill call, this rock’s marbled face, and the walleye wriggling several feet below are what’s at home here; the paddler, just a visitor.

— Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of marbled

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

Its internal weapons bays should accommodate munitions weighing up to 2,000 pounds.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Ugreen says this capability adds the option for enterprise-class endurance and sustained write performance in the main storage bay, which would be beneficial for housing active project files, virtual machine storage, or databases.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

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