as in tanned
having a skin color darkened by the sun
It was easy to tell who among the beachgoers worked outside, as their bodies were brown from the sun.
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Toast quinoa, stirring frequently, until nicely brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
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Plants may develop yellow leaves that have visible green veins and brown edges.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 July 2025
Toast quinoa, stirring frequently, until nicely brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 15 July 2025
Plants may develop yellow leaves that have visible green veins and brown edges.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
For over 30 years, legendary makeup artist Sam Fine has mastered brown skin beauty.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 7 July 2025
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“Brown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brown. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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