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as in hue
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
a shirt that is available in every color of the rainbow
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as in coloring
the hue or appearance of the skin and especially of the face
her color hasn't been good since she got sick
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as in flag
colors plural
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 blush
a rosy appearance (of the cheeks)
the stay in the country brought color to her cheeks
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as in military
colors plural
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 personality
colors plural
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 to paint
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 to exaggerate
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 to distort
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 to blush
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 color
Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
That’s $75 million in public tax dollars that could have potentially gone toward underfunded public schools serving low-income students of color.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Jana Pollack, Parents, 16 July 2025
Finally, the third gallery room attempts to project a cooler, more verdant future with walls colored a serene green hue.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
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Noun
The release will also feature several vinyl color variants — custard available on Amazon, baby pink available at indie stores, Violet available at Books a Million and baby blue available at general retail stores.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
That’s $75 million in public tax dollars that could have potentially gone toward underfunded public schools serving low-income students of color.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Verb
Younger kids can help decide what ingredients to use or dishes to prepare, do easy cooking tasks like mixing ingredients, and color the menu.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 16 July 2025
Finally, the third gallery room attempts to project a cooler, more verdant future with walls colored a serene green hue.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
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The deep hue is set against English White and a Ningye Purple Silken Spirit motif is hand-painted on the C-pillar Inside, there’s a starlight headliner with 1,344 fibre-optic ‘stars’ and 192 ‘shooting stars’.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Available in classic hues—a cream hue and a fresh spiced olive green— these pants come in sizes 0 through 20 to ensure an elevated vibe for everyone.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
24 July 2025
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Think warm neutrals, natural earthy pigments, soft and rich greens, and soothing blues.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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Supports Eye and Vision Health Spinach contains two pigments called carotenoids that are linked to eye health: lutein and zeaxanthin.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, sporting unique coloring and personalities, but one recent social-media post quickly captured the attention of internet users after an owner showed off her dog's unusually long tail.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Because of their petite size and dark coloring, these snakes can easily hide or blend in with the landscape.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Where will flags be at half-staff in Wisconsin? Per Evers' executive order, American flag and the Wisconsin state flag fly half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations belonging to the state of Wisconsin.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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On the inside of the ring, there is a Brazilian flag, which is where the season started.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Mindy Kaling Kaling matched the backdrop of the red carpet on Thursday night with a glossy purple lip and rosy blush on her cheeks.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 July 2025
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With thousands of eyeshadow palettes, lipsticks and blushes, makeup is a fun and creative way to express your personality.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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In a world increasingly shaped by the hard edges of power, the most dangerous illusion is the belief that the United States can deter, compete, and win in future conflicts without major reinvestment in its military.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The proposal, championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, was meant to stop India and China from financing Russia’s military through the oil trade.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
15 July 2025
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In the initial study of over 1,200 single adults, MacDonald and his team were able to associate these different motivations with a host of personality traits: Intrinsic motivation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Keys also stars in a campaign spot alongside popular TikTok personalities Noah Beck, Cyrus Veyssi and Dr. Muneeb Shah.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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People weren’t just experimenting with color, but also with new decorating techniques—painting ceilings, color-drenching entire rooms, adding contrast to skirting boards, and even using paint to create visual zones in open spaces.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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Those results are married to emails and interviews, and sometimes further testing – such as looking at supporting documentation – is necessary for painting a clearer picture.—
Jesse Silvertown,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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