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or blonde
as in tawny
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
the little boy's blond hair darkened to brown as he grew older
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Recent Examples of blond
JoJo, who has light brown or dirty blond hair styled in cornrow braids, was last seen wearing a red Spider-Man jacket, dark gray pants and red and blue Crocs.
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Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2025
Her glam featured the model’s blond hair in natural waves, while her makeup included a relatively clean aesthetic, save for a hint of smokey eyes and a bold brow.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
Much like that nest with the strands of Sidney’s blond hair, Masear’s biography is woven into the narrative.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
Linda was beautiful, always had her long blond hair done, her nails and makeup just so.
—Mark Sundeen, Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2025
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Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2025
Her glam featured the model’s blond hair in natural waves, while her makeup included a relatively clean aesthetic, save for a hint of smokey eyes and a bold brow.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
Much like that nest with the strands of Sidney’s blond hair, Masear’s biography is woven into the narrative.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
Linda was beautiful, always had her long blond hair done, her nails and makeup just so.
—Mark Sundeen, Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2025
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Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Casks, 45% ABV, 750 ml This bourbon is aged for five years and finished for an additional six months in tawny Port casks, imparting rich, fruity characteristics.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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Normally, the spirit is finished in ruby port barrels, but for this year’s expression, a portion of whiskey finished in tawny port barrels was included in the blend as well.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2024
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Bake chicken: Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, crispy, and an instant read thermometer registers 160°F when inserted into thickest portion of chicken, about 40 minutes for smaller pieces and up to 50 minutes for larger pieces.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2025
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From the celebrity presenters to the captivating performances and winners' speeches, PEOPLE covered the Grammys live on Sunday, Feb. 2 By Lindsay Kimble 10 Comments Music's biggest stars just got their flowers — and their golden gramophones.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Perched on a coastline of pure beauty, its sandy coves and rocky shorelines offer secret summer escapes without the crowds, while downtown, the art galleries, antique shops, and beer gardens are bustling with activity.—
Eliseé Browchuk,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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In the Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean, the seafloor is sandy and covered with short sea grasses.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Blond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blond. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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