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Recent Examples of roan
Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
In 2019, just 19 roan antelopes were estimated to exist in Kenya, according to conservation experts.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
The 3-year-old gray/roan colt finished second consecutively in the Risen Star and the Louisiana Derby, according to the Derby’s profile.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 3 May 2025
The trackers plugged in data on a herd of roan antelope, then a single male cheetah.
—Bydimitri Selibas, science.org, 13 June 2024
The gray/roan contingent is also due for a trip to the winner's circle, with the last to get there being Giacomo in Derby 131.
—Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 5 May 2023
Hit Show Color: Gray/roan Bred in: Kentucky Sire: Candy Ride Dam: Actress, by Tapit Price tag: Homebred Owners: Gary and Mary West, 0 for 5 in Derby.
—Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Apr. 2023
Noun
Antelope such as puku, reedbuck, and roan began to return in greater numbers.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
In 2019, just 19 roan antelopes were estimated to exist in Kenya, according to conservation experts.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 16 June 2025
The 3-year-old gray/roan colt finished second consecutively in the Risen Star and the Louisiana Derby, according to the Derby’s profile.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 3 May 2025
The trackers plugged in data on a herd of roan antelope, then a single male cheetah.
—Bydimitri Selibas, science.org, 13 June 2024
The gray/roan contingent is also due for a trip to the winner's circle, with the last to get there being Giacomo in Derby 131.
—Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 5 May 2023
Hit Show Color: Gray/roan Bred in: Kentucky Sire: Candy Ride Dam: Actress, by Tapit Price tag: Homebred Owners: Gary and Mary West, 0 for 5 in Derby.
—Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roan
Adjective
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Drain and rinse the pinto, cannellini, kidney and black beans.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
29 Aug. 2025
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Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers.—
Christopher Michel,
Country Living,
2 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Meanwhile her partner, Broderick went the traditional route with a black suit, white button-up shirt, and a light-colored tie.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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The luxury hotel chain creative director, 47, wore a dark-colored peacoat, grey sweater and slacks.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
16 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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The whole rug needs to get wet or colors in the fiber could migrate and result in a blotched look.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.—
Howard Garrett,
Dallas News,
16 Aug. 2021
Noun
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Unlike other leafy greens, sorrel is a perennial plant in Zones 4-9.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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The goat with spicy scallop creole and the pepper shrimp with sorrel, Scotch bonnet chile, and thyme were two dishes that really stood out.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Throughout those lean years, Steele continued to encourage his staffers to solicit new work, often touting the inevitability of a merger with the American Academy of Arts and Sciences or some other scheme to bring Nautilus into the black.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Snow that turns shades of red, green, orange, brown, gray, or black may have traces of algae, bacteria, and different pollutants.—
Isabel Lopez,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Adept anglers can fly-fish for them across the varied terrain of the property’s creeks or patrol the marshy perimeters its six Class A lakes for the coveted catch, as well as fellow trout—namely rainbow, brown, and brook–that often exceed 20 inches.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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Suspended from the fashionable wooden arch are a teething ring, crinkly rainbow, rattle, mirror, and plush moon to promote hand-eye coordination.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
24 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Yan raised Eileen Gu right across the bay in San Francisco.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Do bay leaves actually do anything in cooking?—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Roan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roan. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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