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as in white
lacking an addition of color
since we can't decide what color to paint the doghouse, our latest home project remains colorless for the time being
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as in boring
causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
page after page of colorless prose without even one neat turn of phrase
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Recent Examples of colorless
Such bacteria are found in a sticky, colorless film that forms on the surface of your teeth called plaque.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can kill you, your family and pets.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Gerard Bertrand 'Gris Blanc' Rosé Almost colorless, this grenache rosé from the Mediterranean is notable for its minerality and a faint sparkle.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Their residence was tested for the colorless, odorless gas and was cleared by the Santa Fe City Fire Department after authorities were unable to find evidence of a carbon monoxide leak or poisoning.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can kill you, your family and pets.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Gerard Bertrand 'Gris Blanc' Rosé Almost colorless, this grenache rosé from the Mediterranean is notable for its minerality and a faint sparkle.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Their residence was tested for the colorless, odorless gas and was cleared by the Santa Fe City Fire Department after authorities were unable to find evidence of a carbon monoxide leak or poisoning.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorless
Adjective
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More white people claim the credit than Black people certainly.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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The only racial group that saw a decrease in suicide rates across age cohorts was non-Hispanic white people.—
Ellen Barry,
BostonGlobe.com,
11 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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There are occasional boring stretches, along with confounding ones.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
3 Aug. 2025
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Casey is struggling to find meaning in his boring job, his divorce, and the death of his stoic father.—
AudioFile Magazine
July 31,
Literary Hub,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Retailers can build trust through transparent pricing, flexible options, easy value comparisons, store brand products, and straightforward promotions that resonate across income brackets and help families feel in control.—
Naveen Jaggi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Lizzo has been transparent about her weight loss journey and was recently a cover girl for Women’s Health magazine.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The only other real difference was that the no-sugar version looked shinier and gummier, whereas the originals were a bit duller in comparison.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
29 July 2025
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Changeable conditions usually make for exciting races, but 2025 was a bit dull.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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AVs also struggle with wet, faded and low-contrast markings.—
Mark Pittman,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Follow with a moisture-rich conditioner or deep treatment: To prevent your wig from feeling dry and faded, moisturizing will restore its luster, softness, and elasticity.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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As elevated mortgage rates continue to put a damper on the housing market locally and nationally, rising inventory, slower sales and lower prices have made for more favorable conditions for potential buyers in the Austin-area housing market.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Progress toward the opening of the micro-home village has been slow following a ceremonial groundbreaking held in July 2023.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Mia promises not to ask for help or do anything stupid.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
1 Aug. 2025
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If the producers manage to create another roof moment, Torin and his stupid little hats are cooked.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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On the palate, the wine is velvety and streamlined with notes of black cherry, dusty chocolate mocha and graphite, with a long elegant finish.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Silvery fabric curtained the frame around him, floating loosely in the cold, dusty air.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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“Colorless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorless. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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