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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
Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Anrabess Short-Sleeve A-Line Maxi Dress Available in 26 colors, this A-line dress is an easy choice for your upcoming summer getaway.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Watching delicate structures and vivid colors slowly emerge in front of my eyes felt like completing a cosmic paint-by-numbers kit.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 15 May 2026
Apples contain carotenoids, antioxidant pigments that give red, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables their colors.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
From music curation and glassware to the endless combinations of flavors, aromas, textures and colors inspired by the Riviera Maya, sgnature mixology is led by José Luis Hinostroza, bringing a contemporary and creative vision to every creation.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Embrace the season of flowers with bold florals and rich colors everywhere on your mood board.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Visible patches in strange colors or textures One of the clearest signs of mold is visible growth on walls, ceilings or other surfaces.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
But people often wear bright colors and floral patterns to the Preakness.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026
Which colors merit entries in the dictionary?
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The foliage shifts colors with the seasons, emerging bright red in spring then taking on a deep green hue during the summer months before shifting to burgundy in fall and winter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Musicians live really complicated lives — performing late at night, for instance, colors your day-to-day existence.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
The movie would not ultimately get made, but her work on it colors her memories of early motherhood.
—Rebecca Traister, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
The ape caricature still colors how Black people are received in America.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
This shines a bright light on perspective and bias that inherently colors speech.
—Sheldon Jacobson, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
General Daily Insight for January 04, 2026 Warm confidence colors our choices and conversations.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
This would be an entertaining video to show up on your doom scroll late at night, seeing how paint colors can be mixed and matched to present the color of your opponent, but two and a half minutes of this?
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Anrabess Short-Sleeve A-Line Maxi Dress Available in 26 colors, this A-line dress is an easy choice for your upcoming summer getaway.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Watching delicate structures and vivid colors slowly emerge in front of my eyes felt like completing a cosmic paint-by-numbers kit.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 15 May 2026
Apples contain carotenoids, antioxidant pigments that give red, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables their colors.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
From music curation and glassware to the endless combinations of flavors, aromas, textures and colors inspired by the Riviera Maya, sgnature mixology is led by José Luis Hinostroza, bringing a contemporary and creative vision to every creation.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Embrace the season of flowers with bold florals and rich colors everywhere on your mood board.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Visible patches in strange colors or textures One of the clearest signs of mold is visible growth on walls, ceilings or other surfaces.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
But people often wear bright colors and floral patterns to the Preakness.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
Verb
Talk to me a little bit about how Santos’ own experience with addiction and self-harm colors her relationship with Langdon.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026
Which colors merit entries in the dictionary?
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The foliage shifts colors with the seasons, emerging bright red in spring then taking on a deep green hue during the summer months before shifting to burgundy in fall and winter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Musicians live really complicated lives — performing late at night, for instance, colors your day-to-day existence.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
The movie would not ultimately get made, but her work on it colors her memories of early motherhood.
—Rebecca Traister, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
The ape caricature still colors how Black people are received in America.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
This shines a bright light on perspective and bias that inherently colors speech.
—Sheldon Jacobson, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
General Daily Insight for January 04, 2026 Warm confidence colors our choices and conversations.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colors
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The kit features black shorts and the signature red and white striped jersey, while off-the-field gear includes black hoodies, T-shirts and baseball hats, in addition to scarves evoking the bloke-core aesthetics, and a flag.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Another promotional video for Rededicate 250 blends various Christian and American imagery — scenes of a cross laid on an American flag, a robed choir, people raising their hands in worship — along with a brief scene of a man praying while wearing a Jewish skullcap.—
Peter Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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However, Transnistria’s breakaway government relies heavily on Moscow and the region is home to a military base with 1,500 Russian troops.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Israeli troops on Thursday shot and killed a 15-year-old boy in Eastern Lubban town in Nablus, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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The deals made the Rangers deeper, but Keenan’s forceful nature began to sour the GM-coach relationship.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The second scenario paints a more concerning picture.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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But, the sentiment on social media, particularly from Rebels fans, paints a different, less rosy picture.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Dehydration exaggerates creases and makes skin look less supple.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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Dehydration exaggerates creases and gives skin a texture that emphasizes lines.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The paper burns away when fired in the kiln, leaving a structure that slumps and distorts under the effects of heat and gravity.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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But the idea that an AI bot can determine a verdict by assessing evidence distorts the meaning of legal judgment.—
Sonali Chakravarti,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
Verb
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Long blushes through the compliment and returns it, praising Bosworth right back.—
William Earl,
Variety,
22 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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Tribute banners honoring those who lost their lives in service will be displayed and remain up through May 31.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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Smoove’s banner Alternate Side Productions will also executive produce all projects made under the deal, with Rick Dorfman and Miles Grose also serving as EPs.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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“Colors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colors. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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