as in grey
of the color gray
the black stallion and white mare produced a grayish filly
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Recent Examples of grayish
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.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
If its underside wings are grayish across its lower body, that’s probably a turkey vulture.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
If its underside wings are grayish across its lower body, that’s probably a turkey vulture.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Over the years, the production of melanin (the natural pigment that gives color to our skin, hair, and body) is eroded and gives manes a more transparent, grayish tint.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
If its underside wings are grayish across its lower body, that’s probably a turkey vulture.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
If its underside wings are grayish across its lower body, that’s probably a turkey vulture.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Over the years, the production of melanin (the natural pigment that gives color to our skin, hair, and body) is eroded and gives manes a more transparent, grayish tint.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grayish
Adjective
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The dour, grey mood of the show is lightened by plenty of moments of humor.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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His main rival is Hulk, who is as strong as him, and he is usually seen wearing a dark grey helmet with a horn, much like a real rhino.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Snag it in three colors — blue, back, or gray — to match your existing decor.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Witnesses described him as a white male with salt-and-pepper hair, driving a silver or gray Chevy Malibu.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
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One remarkable find stood out from all the rest: a collection of ancient silver treasures.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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The silver vehicle then hit the 84-year-old woman, who was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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“Grayish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grayish. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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