as in colorful
marked by a variety of usually vivid colors
the highly colored glassware that is the studio's hallmark
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as in painted
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 exaggerated
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 distorted
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 blushed
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 colored
Laura Lane, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
The Guerida line nodding to private estate La Querida and its white façades, emerald green lawns and ocean views offered a more naïve take on the colored theme by mean of hearts and floral motifs juxtaposed in a ring, bracelet and pendant earrings.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Dark Clothing, Including Dark Denim Black and dark-colored clothing, including dark denim, fade over time because of exposure to water and detergent.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Run the cycle again, warm for colored towels and hot for white towels.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Chloé’s Chemena Kamali surprised those watching her show with a series of brightly colored floral dresses at the top of her collection — a departure from the muted, neutral tones often associated with the brand.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Police said the man was walking on the east side of the street when he was hit by a dark colored SUV.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
Cakes should be evenly colored and springy when pressed with a finger.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
The game gives players six attempts to guess a five-letter word, receiving feedback through colored tiles that indicate correct letters and their placement.
—Peter White, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Washing clothing inside out will protect against color loss, which is particularly important for dark and brightly colored clothing.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Her eyebrows were colored by a honey-brown hue, with bronzer stamped on her brow bones below.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Players colored orange are those whose near-term outlook projects more strongly than their late-season outlook.
—Jakob Sanderson, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The topping is a crumbly sweet paste made from sugar, flour and butter and is colored pink, white, yellow and chocolate brown.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
All of these dyes are commonly used to make food and beverage products brightly colored and more appealing to consumers.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Floyd-Pruitt's passion for performance and creating colored his entire life, including time working in marketing, and then his career in the art industry and community outreach work.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Stool can become white or clay colored without the presence of bile.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The nutmeg-colored upholstery and bucket seats were shot.
—Laura Lane, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
The Guerida line nodding to private estate La Querida and its white façades, emerald green lawns and ocean views offered a more naïve take on the colored theme by mean of hearts and floral motifs juxtaposed in a ring, bracelet and pendant earrings.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Dark Clothing, Including Dark Denim Black and dark-colored clothing, including dark denim, fade over time because of exposure to water and detergent.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Run the cycle again, warm for colored towels and hot for white towels.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Chloé’s Chemena Kamali surprised those watching her show with a series of brightly colored floral dresses at the top of her collection — a departure from the muted, neutral tones often associated with the brand.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Police said the man was walking on the east side of the street when he was hit by a dark colored SUV.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Oct. 2025
Cakes should be evenly colored and springy when pressed with a finger.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
The game gives players six attempts to guess a five-letter word, receiving feedback through colored tiles that indicate correct letters and their placement.
—Peter White, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
In the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, celebrations were relatively muted and often colored by grief.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Washing clothing inside out will protect against color loss, which is particularly important for dark and brightly colored clothing.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Her eyebrows were colored by a honey-brown hue, with bronzer stamped on her brow bones below.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Players colored orange are those whose near-term outlook projects more strongly than their late-season outlook.
—Jakob Sanderson, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The topping is a crumbly sweet paste made from sugar, flour and butter and is colored pink, white, yellow and chocolate brown.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
All of these dyes are commonly used to make food and beverage products brightly colored and more appealing to consumers.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Floyd-Pruitt's passion for performance and creating colored his entire life, including time working in marketing, and then his career in the art industry and community outreach work.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Stool can become white or clay colored without the presence of bile.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colored
Adjective
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Grand Slam winners get a colorful Grand Slam Award sticker.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hipp evokes an opulent playhouse, with a bold palette, swathes of rich velvet, and plenty of colorful art.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The structure is covered with flat planes of shades of white and gray, while the occasional architectural elements painted in a primary color stand out noticeably.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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And while longtime friends spoke highly of Donna during Monday’s sentencing hearing - or wrote letters to the judge on her behalf - Markel’s parents painted a different portrait of the woman convicted of playing a part in their son’s murder.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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People have often tried to predict the end of the world, and while rumors of its imminent demise have been exaggerated, the viral video by Mhlakela and mixed social media reaction to it show the intrigue that the belief retains.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Maduro insisted in his letter that Venezuela’s role in regional drug trafficking has been exaggerated and politically manipulated.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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If your shrubs have distorted, yellowing, or curling leaves or their growth seems stunted, take a close look.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Instead, his big reveal on Monday offered families distorted science, false hope, and unproven and at times dangerous medical advice.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Only Murders in the Building actress was the epitome of bridal glam, and went for fluttering lashes, blushed cheeks and peachy pink lips for the occasion.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Kaprizov blushed when confirming that he was greeted with a standing ovation upon entering the Wild locker room Tuesday morning.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Comments were varied on this one, but overall editors felt like this one had a solid texture.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Opinions from evaluators on McGonigle’s ability to handle shortstop on an everyday basis are varied.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What To Know The Monster Menu items include a Jack-O-Lantern Whopper, a Halloween spin on Burger King’s signature burger, served on a bright orange bun tinted with natural spices and topped with black sesame seeds.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Made in 1905, crammed with comedy players, and hand-tinted with blurts of rough color, the film purports to show a car being driven by King Leopold II of Belgium, who is depicted as a fool behind the wheel.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It’s lightly padded with memory foam that gives the cups some shape without sacrificing comfort.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Manny Machado padded the lead with a two-run homer in the fifth inning.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Colored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colored. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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