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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
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
Available in 15 colors, the formula contains antioxidant vitamin C to prevent free radical damage, and features a convenient sponge applicator for smooth, precise application.
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Tanya Sharma,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
The yellow of Colombia and Ghana jerseys mixed with other countries’ colors — Argentina, Mexico and USA — and people in heels and cowboy boots, ready for a night out at Power and Light.
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Eleanor Nash
july 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Talita Salioni, 22, was decked out in her country’s colors - yellow and green.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
People from every ethnic and socio-economic background wear the same team colors.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
All six exterior colors are included in the price and a tow hitch comes standard.
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Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
At the edges of the group, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legionnaires presented the colors.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 July 2026
The 50th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration will feature 85,000 fireworks shells in 30 colors launched from six barges, plus a new laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
Moon sign, which colors their emotional self.
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Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
In her latest offering, the 32-year-old pivots from the darker sound of her debut, moving toward a meditative approach (in the very literal sense) to the music that colors life in the Caribbean.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Sunlight colors the water behind her, brightening a few strands of her hair.
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Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
Malek colors him in with shades of anger, tenderness, psychosis, and the sheer pesky individuality of Jimmy.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 May 2026
Talk to me a little bit about how Santos’ own experience with addiction and self-harm colors her relationship with Langdon.
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Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
Which colors merit entries in the dictionary?
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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.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
The most common cat colors are orange, black, cream or gray, but cats can come in unique hues, such as chocolate or lilac.
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Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
Available in 15 colors, the formula contains antioxidant vitamin C to prevent free radical damage, and features a convenient sponge applicator for smooth, precise application.
—
Tanya Sharma,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
The yellow of Colombia and Ghana jerseys mixed with other countries’ colors — Argentina, Mexico and USA — and people in heels and cowboy boots, ready for a night out at Power and Light.
—
Eleanor Nash
july 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Talita Salioni, 22, was decked out in her country’s colors - yellow and green.
—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
People from every ethnic and socio-economic background wear the same team colors.
—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
All six exterior colors are included in the price and a tow hitch comes standard.
—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
At the edges of the group, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legionnaires presented the colors.
—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 July 2026
The 50th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration will feature 85,000 fireworks shells in 30 colors launched from six barges, plus a new laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Verb
Summer is a vibrant, splashy season, so why not opt for a mani that colors outside the lines?
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Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
Moon sign, which colors their emotional self.
—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
In her latest offering, the 32-year-old pivots from the darker sound of her debut, moving toward a meditative approach (in the very literal sense) to the music that colors life in the Caribbean.
—
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Sunlight colors the water behind her, brightening a few strands of her hair.
—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
Malek colors him in with shades of anger, tenderness, psychosis, and the sheer pesky individuality of Jimmy.
—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colors
Noun
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For example, one set of flag banners for Argentina and Cape Verde were in Miami at Hard Rock Stadium for Friday’s game while the other set was already en route to Atlanta, where the winner of this match would play next in the Round of 16.
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Inside the building, the rhythm of an African drumbeat pulsated a few rows of the upper deck, the fans there draped by the flag of Ghana.
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Currently, more than 4,000 National Guard troops remain deployed in the District.
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There are construction cranes, National Guard troops, and portable restrooms everywhere.
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The true luxury lies in its unmatched convenience at a semi-affordable price point, blending the effortless nature of private aviation with the accessibility of commercial travel.
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There’s still a championship-level tension in the air, but the relaxed nature of the sport creates a unique environment.
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The Harris Poll, conducted between June 17–22, paints a picture of a fandom economy splitting in two.
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But Braithwaite’s wry, wonderful novel paints a world where violent men are dealt with…sometimes by a certain sister.
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Drama hides a hero’s flaws; comedy exaggerates it.
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Tristan Baker, head of performance at Go Perform, an athletics performance and coaching facility, and a former strength and conditioning coach at Reading, believes a still photograph exaggerates how unstable the movement appears.
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But as Gingras and Khelfaoui argue in the their preprint, removing the two papers distorts the historical record.
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Progressives across the country have spent years arguing that unlimited outside spending distorts democracy, empowers wealthy interests, and undermines trust in government.
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Long blushes through the compliment and returns it, praising Bosworth right back.
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While at dusk, the horizon blushes with coral light as fishing boats drift past the silhouette of Longtou Rock.
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The banner was driven from KC to Team Algeria’s base-camp headquarters at the DoubleTree Hotel prior to the team’s departure for Vancouver, Canada.
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On July 1, two people were arrested after reaching the top of the iconic New York City building, displaying a banner and appearing to stage a proposal.
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“Colors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colors. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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