as in grey
of the color gray
a silvery metal of some kind
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Recent Examples of silvery
Low-slung buildings built into the hill are the colour of wet clay, fitting in with the dusty browns and silvery greens of the olive trees across the landscape.
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William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
As for foliage, stick to plants with silvery leaves to complement these soft-toned florals.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
Pine attended the dinner in a navy blue smoking jacket and white slacks from the designer, while Wenger wore a silvery knitted maxi dress.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Amen Dunes: Death Jokes Of course Damon McMahon followed Freedom—his sprawling, silvery slice of Americana—with an Amen Dunes album that rattles to warped lines of dialogue and clattering hip-hop beats.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2024
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William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
As for foliage, stick to plants with silvery leaves to complement these soft-toned florals.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
Pine attended the dinner in a navy blue smoking jacket and white slacks from the designer, while Wenger wore a silvery knitted maxi dress.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Amen Dunes: Death Jokes Of course Damon McMahon followed Freedom—his sprawling, silvery slice of Americana—with an Amen Dunes album that rattles to warped lines of dialogue and clattering hip-hop beats.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silvery
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Filling the next flight are eight empty grey steps without any wording.Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Other functions are in a grey area — one of these is the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024
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The best-selling pair is available in three colorways — black, heather gray, and navy — and is made for three different size groups — a 30-inch inseam designed for petite shoppers, a 32-inch inseam, and a plus-size style that’s quickly selling out.Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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While Kardashian dressed in the holiday spirit in a Mrs. Claus outfit, Barker opted for a gray hoodie.David Oliver, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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Earlier in the evening, Sevigny wore a custom white and silver Saint Laurent gown—romantic and old world, with medieval princess style long sleeves and a sheer lace, layered cape top.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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Kelce donned a suit from the Tortured Poets Department skit, while Swift rocked a black dress with silver details.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Silvery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silvery. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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