ocherous

adjective

variants or ochreous
Definition of ocherousnext
as in sandy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ocherous
  1. sandy
  2. blond
  3. tawny
  4. strawberry blonde
  5. golden
  6. straw
  7. flaxen
Adjective
  • Nestled in tropical greenery upon a sandy beach overlooking the Gulf of Siam, the Four Seasons Koh Samui is an idyllic shoot location.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
  • But, as great as all that is, the private staircase that zigzags down the cliff to Big Dume’s sandy beachfront is the icing on this cake.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of sandy
Adjective
  • Much like that nest with the strands of Sidney’s blond hair, Masear’s biography is woven into the narrative.
    Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The trio presented a compelling visual image: The two men, wearing dark ties, beatnik goatees and serious expressions, flanked Ms. Travers, whose blond hair framed noble cheekbones.
    Jim Farber, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of blond
Adjective
  • Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Casks, 45% ABV, 750 ml This bourbon is aged for five years and finished for an additional six months in tawny Port casks, imparting rich, fruity characteristics.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Normally, the spirit is finished in ruby port barrels, but for this year’s expression, a portion of whiskey finished in tawny port barrels was included in the blend as well.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of tawny
Adjective
  • Watch the Full 2022 Met Gala Red Carpet Livestream With lighter, more strawberry blonde highlights, the new style also features some dimensional color, which makes Huppert’s hair look thicker.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Pruitt is described as standing 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 120 pounds, with blue eyes, and blonde or strawberry blonde hair.
    William Thornton | wthornton@al.com, al, 7 Feb. 2023
Definition of strawberry blonde
Adjective
  • The pie typically has a golden brown top, warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a custard filling firm enough to eat by hand.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
  • As dawn unfurls, golden rays pierce through the coastal mist, revealing a path of broken branches and impossibly large footprints winding past the door of my luxurious tented shelter.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of golden
Adjective
  • Their 2021 Piere Sauvignon Blanc is straw colored with aromas of chalk, wet river stones, and citrus blossoms.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
  • Inside the container is straw, alfalfa, water and vegetables, and electronic equipment will monitor the temperature and allow technicians to even talk to the animal.
    Alicia Fernández, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2024
Definition of straw
Adjective
  • The charm of a blondie is indeed its flaxen essence.
    Scott Hocker, theweek, 10 Sep. 2024
  • In recent years, the 76-year-old has gone from a smooth cascade of flaxen locks to embracing curls once again on her current tour. 06 of 12 C.C. DeVille As a member of Poison, guitarist C.C. DeVille helped define the hair metal era.
    John Russell, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024
Definition of flaxen
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