as in blond
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
the tawny coat of a lion
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Recent Examples of tawny
On the rocks beneath there were no tawny lion forms whose odor would cause our dogs to lose their sense of direction.
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Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
These were plentiful, with colorful rough shapes catching the light on the Embrace bracelet in hues of delicate gray, greens and tawny browns that contrasted with faceted white diamonds, the largest one accented by polished natural jet, another rarity of nature.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
White wines will turn brown, and red wines change to a tawny or orange color.
Take a Whiff: Pour a glass and give it a sniff.
—Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Casks, 45% ABV, 750 ml
This bourbon is aged for five years and finished for an additional six months in tawny Port casks, imparting rich, fruity characteristics.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
These were plentiful, with colorful rough shapes catching the light on the Embrace bracelet in hues of delicate gray, greens and tawny browns that contrasted with faceted white diamonds, the largest one accented by polished natural jet, another rarity of nature.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
White wines will turn brown, and red wines change to a tawny or orange color.
Take a Whiff: Pour a glass and give it a sniff.
—Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Casks, 45% ABV, 750 ml
This bourbon is aged for five years and finished for an additional six months in tawny Port casks, imparting rich, fruity characteristics.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tawny
blond
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Aina’s long blond hair was curled and parted to the side of her head.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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The audience watched quietly until Matthew McConaughey, sporting a parted blond bowl cut and ferrying students to some end-of-year fun, delivered a signature bit of dialogue.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2025
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