tawny

adjective

ˈtȯ-nē How to pronounce tawny (audio)
Definition of tawnynext
as in blond
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color the tawny coat of a lion

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Recent Examples of tawny Rain streamed from their whiskers and soaked their tawny coats. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 The pale tortilla was dappled with shades of brown, toasty and tawny—simplicity, done superlatively. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026 Among the art conservatives found objectionable was artist Andres Serrano’s photograph titled Piss Christ featuring a plastic crucifix in a tawny liquid the artist described as his own urine. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026 Choose Harmonious Colors Gravel comes in a range of colors, including tawny browns and cool grays. — Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tawny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tawny
  1. blond
  2. golden
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  • The royal has gone blonde before, debuting a noticeably lighter shade during a September outing at London's Natural History Museum with Prince William.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to her decades of iconic songs, Parton was instantly recognizable for her grand, glitzy outfits and even grander blonde hair.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of blond
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  • Its exterior is rich with symbolism, from stone carvings representing the all-seeing eye of God to a golden statue, atop the highest spire, of an angel blowing a trumpet to herald the Second Coming.
    — Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Wearing a bright, creamy, golden blonde gives both an expensive and edgy aura (the perfect combination).
    — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of golden

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“Tawny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tawny. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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