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as in hue
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
a shirt that is available in every color of the rainbow
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as in coloring
the hue or appearance of the skin and especially of the face
her color hasn't been good since she got sick
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as in flag
colors plural
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
flew their country's colors atop the highest mast on the ship
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as in blush
a rosy appearance (of the cheeks)
the stay in the country brought color to her cheeks
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as in military
colors plural
the combined army, air force, and navy of a nation
she hopes to carry on the family tradition and serve with the colors
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as in personality
colors plural
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
we saw his true colors during the emergency
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as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
per the couple's request, the baker used natural ingredients like beet juice and turmeric to color the icing for the wedding cake
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as in to exaggerate
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
he gave a highly colored version of a rather mundane experience
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as in to distort
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
his news reporting is colored by his prejudices
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as in to blush
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
she colored after hearing the nasty remarks about her weight
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Recent Examples of color
Clint Davis, People.com, 5 June 2025
The bright red door invites you inside the home filled with vibrant colors and eclectic collections throughout.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
Leading the lineup is the Dragon Flame-Grilled Whopper, a fiery twist on the classic, stacked with crispy bacon, cheese, fresh veggies and classic condiments, all served on a red-and-orange-marbled bun colored with natural spices and veggies.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Noun
Of six colors, easy-to-match taupe and black have the best price at up to 50 percent off.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 5 June 2025
The bright red door invites you inside the home filled with vibrant colors and eclectic collections throughout.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
Verb
Flowers Sonoma Coast Rosé is pale pink colored with aromas of honeysuckle, strawberry, citrus zest, and jasmine that lead to flavors of red raspberry, rose hip tea, and red plum.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
Leading the lineup is the Dragon Flame-Grilled Whopper, a fiery twist on the classic, stacked with crispy bacon, cheese, fresh veggies and classic condiments, all served on a red-and-orange-marbled bun colored with natural spices and veggies.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
Noun
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The flagship of the brand is its MR-G line, which continuously evolves in its functionality, materials, hues and finishes.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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Clarks Mayhill Cove Leather Loafers With their pastel hue and platform silhouette, these leather Clarks loafers are a fun alternative to sneakers, perfect for dressing up your everyday travel look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
Noun
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On the other hand, bright colors, such as red, purple, or green, indicate added pigments, which Erdle says are not inherently unsafe but may not be well-regulated in low-quality products.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
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Martin loves it for its soft yet bright pigment that adds a pop of color on the cheek without looking too powdery on top of foundation.—
Audrey Noble,
Glamour,
5 June 2025
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In January of this year, the FDA revoked its authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3, giving companies until early 2027 to phase out use of the product in foods in favor of alternative food colorings.—
Stephen DeAngelis,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The new species was identified by its DNA, tail length, body proportions, ears, skull shape, coloring and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Guests are encouraged to bring their finest flags, their loudest slogans, and their deepest devotion — because nothing says freedom like a pageant of patriots posing beside an Abrams tank.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Following the flag raising, the community is invited to gather for live music by Profile Band and complimentary hot dogs and hamburgers.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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While Kylie and Kendall appeared to carry the cream and butter yellow shades, respectively, the jug is also available in 20 additional colors and patterns, including blush, black leopard, and kelly green.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Since then, the line has expanded to include wide shade ranges of cream pocket blushes and lip contours.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Iran is preparing a substantial response to a large-scale attack conducted by Israel against key sites and personnel associated with the Islamic Republic's nuclear program and military, according to official Iranian media.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The Israeli military circulated GHF’s statement but declined to provide its own account of what happened.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The way Chomet operates, the film’s personality comes across via the detailed and incredibly expressive faces, not the dialogue or its delivery.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Rarely did anyone bring to television Julia’s big, warm personality and joie de vivre, which blazed through our little black-and-white screens (before later transitioning, of course, to color).—
Ina Garten,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
Verb
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The list, which was introduced in 2020, blends both sales and streaming data to paint a picture of what humanity is listening to.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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President Donald Trump has painted a bleak picture of Los Angeles since protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids broke out over the weekend.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2025
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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