as in gray
of the color gray
a silvery metal of some kind
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Recent Examples of silvery
Its lacy, silvery foliage is complemented by bluish violet flowers.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Covered in silvery industrial panels, with a door that closes flush against the façade, the four-story building stands out for its museumlike minimalism.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 15 Apr. 2026
With flower hues ranging from white to deep cobalt blue, and silvery foliage, this colorful perennial is a showstopper.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
The aluminum chassis has a sleek, silvery look, and the monitor is sturdy, finely crafted, and well-proportioned.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Covered in silvery industrial panels, with a door that closes flush against the façade, the four-story building stands out for its museumlike minimalism.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 15 Apr. 2026
With flower hues ranging from white to deep cobalt blue, and silvery foliage, this colorful perennial is a showstopper.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
The aluminum chassis has a sleek, silvery look, and the monitor is sturdy, finely crafted, and well-proportioned.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for silvery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silvery
Adjective
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Even if his hair were jet-black, the last couple of weeks would be capable of turning anyone’s hair gray.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Police are seeking information about a grey 2025 Ford Escape in connection with a hit-and-run crash that severely injured a bicyclist in Romulus, Michigan, on May 8, 2026.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Ellie quickly transitioned into this outfit live in front of the crowd, and then changed into a silver gown inspired by all of the pop star’s performances at the Grammys.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
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Pettis put a half-teaspoon of the vibrant violet color on her palette, and then used the tip of her silver palette knife to capture a spot of color the size of a grain of rice.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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“Silvery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silvery. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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