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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
Clint Davis, People.com, 5 June 2025
The bright red door invites you inside the home filled with vibrant colors and eclectic collections throughout.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
Leading the lineup is the Dragon Flame-Grilled Whopper, a fiery twist on the classic, stacked with crispy bacon, cheese, fresh veggies and classic condiments, all served on a red-and-orange-marbled bun colored with natural spices and veggies.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Noun
Of six colors, easy-to-match taupe and black have the best price at up to 50 percent off.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 5 June 2025
The bright red door invites you inside the home filled with vibrant colors and eclectic collections throughout.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
Verb
Flowers Sonoma Coast Rosé is pale pink colored with aromas of honeysuckle, strawberry, citrus zest, and jasmine that lead to flavors of red raspberry, rose hip tea, and red plum.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
Leading the lineup is the Dragon Flame-Grilled Whopper, a fiery twist on the classic, stacked with crispy bacon, cheese, fresh veggies and classic condiments, all served on a red-and-orange-marbled bun colored with natural spices and veggies.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for color
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Plants produce large, rounded flowerheads from late summer to fall in sparkling pink, purple, and rose-red hues, providing a late season source of nectar to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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Clarks Mayhill Cove Leather Loafers With their pastel hue and platform silhouette, these leather Clarks loafers are a fun alternative to sneakers, perfect for dressing up your everyday travel look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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On the other hand, bright colors, such as red, purple, or green, indicate added pigments, which Erdle says are not inherently unsafe but may not be well-regulated in low-quality products.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
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Martin loves it for its soft yet bright pigment that adds a pop of color on the cheek without looking too powdery on top of foundation.—
Audrey Noble,
Glamour,
5 June 2025
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The new species was identified by its DNA, tail length, body proportions, ears, skull shape, coloring and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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In January of this year, the FDA revoked its authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3, giving companies until early 2027 to phase out use of the product in foods in favor of alternative food colorings.—
Stephen DeAngelis,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Many of the supporters, who included a 12-year-old girl dressed as the president, donned pro-Trump t-shirts and other attire, waving American flags to catch the attention of passersby, some of whom slammed on their horns in solidarity.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Images from the scene of the attack showed an Israeli flag on the ground.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Choose from six colors, like blush, navy, and black.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Spickard used Tom Ford’s Cherry Blaze blush and Givenchy’s Prisme Libre in Popeline Mimosa to up Miller’s glow factor.—
Tayler Adigun,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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With Putin’s military making progress on the battlefield and American aid drying up, the Russian leader may see no advantage in backing down.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
30 May 2025
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But through their attacks, the Russian military can prevent the Ukrainians from redeploying units to Donetsk.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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In the second half, Pacers entertainment staff handed the microphone to former Indianapolis Colts punter and ESPN personality Pat McAfee, who introduced Knicks fans Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet – all of them in attendance in Indianapolis.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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Location: De Beauvoir Town Hackney Warehouse Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb Position yourself in the heart of Hackney (between London Fields and Victoria Park) at this stylish apartment that’s full of personality and natural light.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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But compelling as the narrative may be at first blush, the realities on the ground—and in the supply chain—paint a far more complex picture.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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His main opponent, former radio host Bill Spadea, has painted himself as a Trump loyalist.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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“Color.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/color. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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