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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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During this time, monarchs cluster together in packed colonies for warmth—in a good year, thousands of monarchs might rest on a single tree, creating a kaleidoscope of brilliantly colored wings.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Remember, a hard freeze will still damage them, turning them mushy and off-colored.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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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Ed the golden palomino (voiced by Western film actor Allan Lane) belonged to Wilbur Post (Alan Young), a young architect who decides to moves out of the city and closer to nature.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 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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Instructor and researcher Mila Berhane was encouraging local farmers to try planting Hibiscus sabdariffa (also known as Jamaica sorrel), a subtropical native African species that’s long been grown throughout Asia and the Americas but is still gaining traction in the U.S.—
Maggie Heyn Richardson,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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Fall is a good time to plant perennials like garlic and sorrel.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
18 July 2025
Noun
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His handsome face is bruised and broken and a black that is unrecognizable.—
Davon Loeb,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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All of the steel is painted a matte black, to blend into the woody surroundings.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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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An 11-bay carriage house with a guest apartment, along with a 4,500-square-foot staff house, rounds out the magnificent estate.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Nov. 2025
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He was parked at a self-service bay of a 24-hour car wash two officers pulled into the West Boise business, detained him and used a drug dog to search his vehicle after noticing his parked vehicle.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Roan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roan. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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