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also grey
1
as in silver
of the color gray
the gray elephant and the gaudily dressed circus performer created a striking contrast
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2
as in dark
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
a gray rainy day
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also grey
as in to get along
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Recent Examples of gray
Heather Bien, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
The play’s piano-and-strings compositions, by Grant Olding, closely recall Nicholas Britell’s discordant TV soundtrack; Richard wears sumptuous suits and velvet loafers without socks, then goes to prison in comfy gray sweats, sporting quiet luxury to the end.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Michaels came back in 1985, with his hair starting to gray and wearing a suit.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Farrow & Ball Pigeon The green meets gray tones of Farrow and Ball Pigeon are muted and earthy, creating a classic neutral that pushes the envelope just a bit.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
The play’s piano-and-strings compositions, by Grant Olding, closely recall Nicholas Britell’s discordant TV soundtrack; Richard wears sumptuous suits and velvet loafers without socks, then goes to prison in comfy gray sweats, sporting quiet luxury to the end.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
How long does gray blending results last?
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Michaels came back in 1985, with his hair starting to gray and wearing a suit.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gray
Adjective
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In celebration of this historic ride, M.S. Rau in New Orleans is offering three silver pieces handcrafted by the American revolutionary, including a coffee pot for $1,285,000.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Academy Award-winning actress paired the look with dangling diamond earrings, a silver Gucci clutch purse and metallic platform high-heel shoes.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Editor’s tip: Niacinamide is a multitasker that blurs the look of dark spots, evens your skin tone, and balances your complexion.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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And so by some sociologists, camp is thought to be this form of dark humor serving as a coping mechanism to historical marginalization.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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How does Bellamy get along with your other animals?—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
17 Apr. 2025
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But in the show, Joel gets along well with Dina and talks with her about Ellie.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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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Black people make up about 14% of the U.S. population but are three times more likely to face hunger than white people, according to the Agriculture Department.—
Maya Eaglin,
NBC News,
11 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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The observations from Drewry’s and Moody’s, as well as the scenario floated by McCown, follow a bleak outlook for the middle of May out of the biggest port in the U.S.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Apr. 2025
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These economic concerns echo findings from a Federal Reserve survey last week that said Americans’ view of the economy is bleak — and getting worse.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
24 Apr. 2025
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Imagine being able to transfer from the subway to Metro-North’s urban stops on a single fare or get on a train in Newark and get off at JFK.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 Apr. 2025
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Some Survivor players hit the gym or get on a new diet to prepare for 26 days in Fiji — but Chrissy Sarnowsky might have gotten her best training growing up in snowy Chicago playing King of the Hill.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The first stop on the Stations of the Cross was near the corner of the nondescript church, which has a grayish facade and bright red doors.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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If its underside wings are grayish across its lower body, that’s probably a turkey vulture.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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Community service for an increasingly lonely, isolated society?—
Nate Rogers,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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According to recent Gallup data, approximately 20% of U.S. adults report feeling lonely every day.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Gray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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