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as in flag
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 troops
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 nature
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 paints
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 exaggerates
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 distorts
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 blushes
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 colors
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
The neutral colors and mixed leather-suede upper can be worn with a navy suit ( like the actress opted for) or a pair of baggy jeans and a T-shirt for a more relaxed look.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The collection was heavy on bubble skirts and dresses, offering a sleek take on mid-season coats and leaning into light colors and tailored short-sleeves.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Nothing screams fall as much as suede, and the luxurious material is available in the same warm colors as the leather 454 bag.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
During fall, the ride is especially scenic with foliage colors.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
The previous dress code allowed workers to wear patterned shirts in various colors, providing an opportunity for self-expression.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
Two games in, though, the Packers have passed both tests with flying colors.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The refined maximalists gave us pointers for how to curate a space that plays with bold patterns, bright colors, and various textures without going overboard.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
And a new report from the same source suggests what colors the cases for the iPhone 17 Pro will include.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
This pint-sized loropetalum produces stunning purple foliage that colors the garden all year long.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
Even more, each pair can be thoroughly customized allowing players to choose colors, materials, and patterns for nearly every part of the shoe.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
The neutral colors and mixed leather-suede upper can be worn with a navy suit ( like the actress opted for) or a pair of baggy jeans and a T-shirt for a more relaxed look.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The collection was heavy on bubble skirts and dresses, offering a sleek take on mid-season coats and leaning into light colors and tailored short-sleeves.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Nothing screams fall as much as suede, and the luxurious material is available in the same warm colors as the leather 454 bag.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
During fall, the ride is especially scenic with foliage colors.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
The previous dress code allowed workers to wear patterned shirts in various colors, providing an opportunity for self-expression.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
Two games in, though, the Packers have passed both tests with flying colors.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The refined maximalists gave us pointers for how to curate a space that plays with bold patterns, bright colors, and various textures without going overboard.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
This process colors the planet’s sky permanently pink.
—Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
And a new report from the same source suggests what colors the cases for the iPhone 17 Pro will include.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
This pint-sized loropetalum produces stunning purple foliage that colors the garden all year long.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colors
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Bills punter Cameron Johnston booted the ball away, but a flag was thrown on the play.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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One wears the keffiyeh, the other the rainbow flag, but both share the same contempt for the values of the West.—
Ayaan Hirsi Ali,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday, it was reported that Indian troops had joined a military drill with Russian and Belarusian forces near Minsk, days after Russian drones entered Polish and Romanian airspace.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Last week’s Russian drone incursion into NATO member Poland drew strong condemnation from European NATO allies, and pledges of more planes and troops for the bloc’s eastern flank.—
Jill Lawless,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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Despite the unintentional nature of the plunking, both benches were warned when Kemp began veering toward the mound after being hit.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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That’s not to overstate the depth or emotive nature of a fun little ride that uses broad-brush psychology as an excuse for an elegant puzzle-box that, once solved, does not require further thought.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While moderate by Western standards, such sentiments remain anathema to Thailand’s ruling elite, and judging by the fate of the progressive movement’s previous leadership, Natthaphong knows any intention to reform this paramount institution paints an enormous target on his back.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Fiscal policy paints a similar picture.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some critics have said that Costa exaggerates Malafaia’s influence.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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The fact that the company exaggerates the job numbers, as well as the true number of states where the plane produces a significant number of jobs does not alter the fact that economic arguments carry a lot of weight in Congressional decisions on weapons procurement.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Messy data wrecks forecasts, distorts reporting and wastes time.—
Thasha Batts,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Stress or overconfidence distorts risk perception and influences decisions far more than spreadsheets.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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While at dusk, the horizon blushes with coral light as fishing boats drift past the silhouette of Longtou Rock.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Jack Taylor/Getty Images Protesters hold banners and placards during the state visit by the President of the United States of America at Windsor Castle on September 17, 2025 in Windsor, England.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The organization laid the groundwork in 2018 under the same Electric For All banner, but this new iteration is vastly different in scope, tone and timing.—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Colors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colors. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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