variants
also slatey
as in slate
of the color gray
slaty stones in the riverbed
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Adjective
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The striking look consisted of a strapless, pale yellow mini-dress with a silver sash and crystal off-the-shoulder details.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025 -
While that sum is still shocking to look at, those familiar with the car—one of two designed to race in the 1955 Carrera Panamericana before it was called off—know the silver speed machine is more than deserving of its spot on this list.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The snowboarder was last seen wearing an orange ski suit with blue accents on the top and a gray helmet, according to the post.—
Graeme Taskerud,
The Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2025
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The bigger screen sizes each sit on two flat, narrow feet that are dark gray metal.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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A couple driving on Evansville Avenue in Meriden around 11 a.m. on Saturday reportedly spotted something grey in a pile of snow just past the Markham Airport on the north side of the road next to the large field of solar panels.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
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On Dishwasher-Safe Items There are obvious no-nos, such as electronic kitchen gear, but Bovard says that there are other products that have grey areas.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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How to Buy, Prepare, and Cook Scallops When buying fresh scallops, look for ones that are creamy beige to light pink in color, and steer clear of any that look yellowed or have grayish spots.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Dec. 2024
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The calculator is also available in five muted colors to better match your desk decor: off white, dark gray, grayish pink, grayish green, and grayish blue.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Slaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaty. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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