variants
also slatey
as in slate
of the color gray
slaty stones in the riverbed
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Adjective
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The launch produced a bright, silver-white plume that changed into colorful veils as the sun illuminated the high exhaust at about 70-110 km (45-70 miles).—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025 -
The look Sweeney took inspiration from was first worn on the runway ensconced in a gargantuan, white faux fur coat, before the model stripped it off to reveal the silver showstopper underneath.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Shoppers can choose from a plethora of colors, including neutrals such as light gray and beige, and autumn-ready hues such as red orange, all of which are available in sizes from twin to oversized king.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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On the darker end of the gray spectrum is Dovetail, a deep yet soft hue recommended by Whitley.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Medieval Europe, an era that gave us heraldry, court jesters, and troubadours, is rendered in dull, grayish brown hues.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Some grayish pieces—likely darkened by smoke—are original; lighter plaster prosthetics fill in missing places.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Slaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaty. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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