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
  • There's an infinity pool, a lagoon pool with two slides and a stretch of sandy beach with a castaway theme right down to its weather outlook system – a coconut hanging from a branch next to a sign telling visitors what conditions to expect based on the appearance of the shell.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In March 2026 Seabourn Venture will embark on a Wild South Atlantic sailing that includes the Falkland Islands and Argentinian ports like Bahia Bustamante, ideal for nature lovers, and Puerto Madryn, with its sandy beaches and lively restaurants, before making its way up the coast of South America.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of sandy
Adjective
  • For her glam, Comer’s blond hair was styled in soft, natural waves by DJ Quintero.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
  • With his long blond hair and high cheekbones, Tom Petty looked like a central-casting rock star.
    Al Shipley, SPIN, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of blond
Adjective
  • Ruby port is generally younger, fruitier, and sweeter, often spending time in metal tanks; tawny port is older and matured in wooden casks to give it notes of tannin, nuts, and vanilla.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The lynx is caught mid-stride, tawny coat and black spots illuminated by the flash.
    Emily Soreghan, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 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
  • Speaking of which, the Xbox Elite controller may possibly be the golden standard for modern controllers.
    Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Watch from bed as the rising sun paints the Chisos peaks hues of pink and peach, or relax on the spacious deck or hammock as the desert transitions from golden hour to star-speckled night—a signature of the region’s enormous Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 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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