grey
adjective
less common spelling of gray
1
a
: of the color gray
b
: tending toward gray
blue-gray eyes
c
: dull in color
2
: having the hair gray : hoary
3
: clothed in gray
4
b
: prosaically ordinary : dull, uninteresting
the boring, gray dullness of government—
P. J. O'Rourke
P. J. O'Rourke5
: having an intermediate and often vaguely defined position, condition, or character
an ethically gray area
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The overall matt silver finish contrasts with the dark grey main enclosure.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Navigating the rise of A.I. and its use in entertainment has consisted of grey areas and controversies, but now, major Hollywood players are taking official steps towards legal regulation.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 11 June 2025
They are all dressed casually in black and grey ensembles, except for Felix, who sports a light-blue hoodie.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
The socks, which were not featured in the deck provided to the Herald, are expected to be mostly green with yellow and grey elements as well.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 May 2025
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Navigating the rise of A.I. and its use in entertainment has consisted of grey areas and controversies, but now, major Hollywood players are taking official steps towards legal regulation.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 11 June 2025
They are all dressed casually in black and grey ensembles, except for Felix, who sports a light-blue hoodie.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
The socks, which were not featured in the deck provided to the Herald, are expected to be mostly green with yellow and grey elements as well.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 May 2025
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“Grey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grey. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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Grey 1 of 4
biographical name (1)
2nd Earl 1764–1845 Charles Grey English statesman; prime minister (1830–34)
Grey
2 of 4biographical name (2)
Sir Edward 1862–1933 Viscount
Grey of Fallodon
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English politician
English politician
Grey
3 of 4biographical name (3)
Lady Jane 1537–1554 titular queen of England for 9 days
Grey
4 of 4biographical name (4)
Zane 1875–1939 American novelist
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