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
  • This craggy rock, covered with squat, temple-like buildings, sandy stone, and dark, foreboding windows, is just a short boat trip from the town, and provides a fantastic backdrop to your stay.
    William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Fast-draining sandy soils require more frequent watering than slower-draining clay soils, which benefit from infrequent yet deep watering that allows water to slowly penetrate deeper into the soil.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of sandy
Adjective
  • By Sam Reed Chalamet attended this event with an almost indescribable style that, at first glance, called his aesthetic taste and the veracity of his new blond hair into question.
    María Munsuri, Glamour, 14 Dec. 2024
  • As for her glam, Biden’s blond hair was styled with a side part and featured slight volume, with a few wisps to frame her face.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of blond
Adjective
  • This is particularly apparent in Pearce’s Harrison Lee Van Buren, who, with his tawny skin and bristly mustache, resembles nothing so much as a lion ready to pounce.
    Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Precious Lee Precious Lee smoldered in a tawny T-shirt dress and paired black gloves with her outfit.
    Violet Goldstone, WWD, 2 Dec. 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
  • Brush with the egg and bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
  • In a test of the technology, a number of the sensor units were attached to the leaves of golden birch trees which were growing in the experimental garden of the University of Tokyo.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2024
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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