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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
Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Available in 12 colors, the bag has a sleek, minimalist design that’s fashion-forward and goes with just about any outfit.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
In addition to its coloring capabilities, the mask helps smooth the cuticles to prevent tangling.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Pelton and Victor got to work, cooking strips of the smoky meat in various ways to achieve the different colors and consistencies needed.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Available in 12 colors, the bag has a sleek, minimalist design that’s fashion-forward and goes with just about any outfit.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
Verb
During this casual gathering in the ground floor meeting room, attendees can socialize with friends and neighbors while playing board games, doing puzzles, coloring and enjoying coffee.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
In addition to its coloring capabilities, the mask helps smooth the cuticles to prevent tangling.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
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Dining rooms and home offices are being given a makeover with shades of emerald and forest hues.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Walmart’s new branding is a combination of its True Blue and Spark Yellow hues — the colors are consistent but have been slightly spruced up.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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Japan’s distinction comes from the fact that many Japanese mills still use authentic indigo pigments, dyeing and shuttle weaving machines, said Tilman Wröbel, founder and creative director of Monsieur-T, a denim lifestyle studio.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025
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Some dry shampoo contains pigments that can help mask gray hair.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
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Between the lines: Chefs and foodies have long prized local eggs for their superior taste and rich coloring — an appetizing look factory farms can cheat-replicate with turmeric in the feed.Anna Spiegel, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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The new species was identified by its DNA, coloring, head shape, teeth and jaws, body shape and other subtle physical features, the study said.Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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President Joe Biden issued a proclamation declaring Jan. 9 a national day of mourning and ordering flags to half-staff for 30 days.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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In the final version of the $1.2 trillion spending package to fund the federal government through the 2024 fiscal year, only one anti-LGBTQ+ provision remained: banning U.S. embassies from flying the Pride flag.Orion Rummler, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
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To me, the results are comparable to how a pale pink K-beauty blush illuminates my face.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 10 Jan. 2025
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Having tested Hermès lipsticks, blushes, and lip balms, I’ve been most impressed by the luxurious packaging and textures that entice you to save the products for special occasions rather than treating them as everyday workhorses in your routine.Claire Sullivan, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
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Despite these advancements, however, China’s military also faces serious obstacles.Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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The report said Chinese doctrinal writings have called for using surprise attacks to destroy and paralyze an opponent's air force on the ground to seize air dominance, and the Chinese military has been building the appropriate capabilities to carry out such a series of attacks.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Part of what was fun about working on this project was really living in her personality for the length of a movie.Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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But players like Edelman and Gronkowski still found ways to let their personalities show.Jason Jones, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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The film goes out of its way to paint him as a man of the people, who rides the subway and eats at inexpensive cafes rather than living in the lap of luxury like many of his peers.James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Members of Carter's family and his former colleagues delivered emotional and heartfelt remarks, painting a fulsome image of Carter as both a powerful politician and a thoughtful and giving individual.Tamara Keith, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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