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
The resort town is often lauded for its world-class golf and accommodations, but its 12 miles of tawny sands and the quiet oak- and magnolia-lined streets that surround them are every bit as magical.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Her makeup, meanwhile, consisted of tawny eyeshadow, and a matte pink-nude lip.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
This whiskey was distilled in 2017, aged in new charred oak, and then finished in a combination of casks—tawny port, white port, Oloroso sherry, and ruby port—and bottled at 113 proof.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Timeless wood pieces, plush armchairs and headboards, and earthy yet optimistic color palettes (think ivory, spring green, tawny brown, and bronze) are both serene and cozy, without feeling dusty or overly trendy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Her makeup, meanwhile, consisted of tawny eyeshadow, and a matte pink-nude lip.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
This whiskey was distilled in 2017, aged in new charred oak, and then finished in a combination of casks—tawny port, white port, Oloroso sherry, and ruby port—and bottled at 113 proof.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Timeless wood pieces, plush armchairs and headboards, and earthy yet optimistic color palettes (think ivory, spring green, tawny brown, and bronze) are both serene and cozy, without feeling dusty or overly trendy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tawny
Adjective
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The world’s most famous blonde bombshell, perched on playground equipment, absorbed in a book.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Lots of blond wood and large flagstones.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Using whole eggs or extra yolks rather than egg whites (the binder of choice for white cake) gives the cake its warm, golden color.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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In the course of reality TV’s 20-some-odd years golden era, a cheating scandal is almost as certain as a public screaming match in an unsuspecting local restaurant.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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“Tawny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tawny. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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