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as in hue
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
a shirt that is available in every color of the rainbow
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as in coloring
the hue or appearance of the skin and especially of the face
her color hasn't been good since she got sick
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as in flag
colors plural
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
flew their country's colors atop the highest mast on the ship
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as in blush
a rosy appearance (of the cheeks)
the stay in the country brought color to her cheeks
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as in military
colors plural
the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation
she hopes to carry on the family tradition and serve with the colors
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as in personality
colors plural
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
we saw his true colors during the emergency
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as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
per the couple's request, the baker used natural ingredients like beet juice and turmeric to color the icing for the wedding cake
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as in to exaggerate
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
he gave a highly colored version of a rather mundane experience
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as in to distort
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
his news reporting is colored by his prejudices
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as in to blush
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
she colored after hearing the nasty remarks about her weight
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Recent Examples of color
PCMAG, 16 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, the timeless Essential Top is sitting at $25 in select colors.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
Click the link below to download — you will be prompted to log in or create an account to access the coloring page.
—Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
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Noun
In terms of color coverage, HP's 2-in-1 has some of the best, behind only the Asus ProArt PZ13 by a hair on the Adobe RGB gamut.
—PCMAG, 16 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, the timeless Essential Top is sitting at $25 in select colors.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025
Verb
While there are some situation-specific factors that have colored the past couple of seasons, like Swift's pop-cultural presence and seemingly every commercial break featuring K.C., there's also a general human impulse to support the underdog, even if that may seem counterproductive.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
Click the link below to download — you will be prompted to log in or create an account to access the coloring page.
—Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
Noun
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That includes a spacious owner’s suite, adorned with neutral hues and a sizable ensuite, as well as a VIP suite, complete with dramatic artwork and its own ensuite.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2025
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Its soft, plush leather has a luxury feel with an aquamarine hue similar to the trending sage green with a timeless touch.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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Some lasers can’t distinguish well between the pigment in the skin and the treatment target—like hair follicles, age spots, or blood vessels.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2025
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Ideal for people who prioritize breathability and a second-skin finish over full-fledged coverage, these foundations come as serums, balms, and BBs—delivering the perfect wash of pigment without any pore-clogging baggage.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
2 Feb. 2025
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Examine the keypad before use for any inconsistencies in coloring, material, or shape.—
Harrison Jones,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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Others have a darker brown-black coloring with blotchy pinkish stomachs.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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That included the acquisition of exclusive licenses from the major pro leagues, none more prominent than the company’s latest jersey deal with the NHL, the first time the Fanatics flag logo has appeared on the uniforms players wear during games.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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After the crash, Berry shared his relief about the caution flag being issued, alluding to past inconsistencies in similar race situations across multiple series.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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For blush, blend with your fingers or favorite sponge.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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And on that show, my skin care routine is still fresh and natural, but ther’’s a little more blush.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The measures take aim at Russia’s military supply chains, including companies in several countries — notably China — that Britain says are supplying machine tools, electronics and dual-use goods for Russia’s military.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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Iwo Jima, a volcanic island about 660 miles south of Tokyo, was of interest to the U.S. military because of its use by Japanese forces to launch fighter aircraft.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Feb. 2025
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As for Reacher’s allies, Duffy’s a federal agent with a thick Boston accent who shares a lot of Reacher’s personality quirks.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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So many of them look so bland and lack personality.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Investment banker Andriy Sirko, founding partner of SARS Capital, paints a troubling picture of the alternative to Western investment in Ukrainian weapons production.—
Tamar Jacoby,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Homes in Memoriam is a collective of artists that paints free home portraits for Los Angeles County families affected by the January wildfires.—
Jessie Schiewe,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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