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A combination and pattern of colors designed to represent a group
“Young, a Washington Redskins fan, couldn't stomach the idea of wearing the colors of the Skins' hated rivals, the Cowboys.”
A long triangular or swallow-tailed flag, especially as a military ensign
The range of colors used in an artistic or creative piece, work or product
The armed forces of a country
“It was always his dream to serve with the colors.”
The general character or nature of someone or something
The style of decoration of a room or building
A range of colors representing light of contiguous frequencies
(colors) A uniform or costume in the distinctive colors of a particular group or nation
A medal or award conferred as an honor
An intricate display of colors or patterns
Plural for the spectral composition of visible light, or a subset thereof
“Her skin was the color of the nimbus clouds on a calm summer afternoon.”
Plural for a substance used to give something a particular color
“This brand is a widely used hair color and is also one of the best conditioners too.”
Plural for the color or pigmentation of one's skin
“What was popular now was a bronze skin color.”
Plural for someone's race as indicated by the color or pigmentation of their skin
“Filled with wonder and intrigue, he began studying the history of his color.”
Plural for rosiness or redness of the face as an indication of health or an emotion
“She held his gaze, despite the color that was flooding her cheeks.”
Plural for the quality of being full of life, energy or spirit
“The right background music will add some much-needed color to your short film.”
Plural for sharpness or piquancy, sometimes figuratively
“As a comedian, he enjoys delving into potentially taboo subjects to add a little color to his jokes.”
(under color of) Plural for a semblance or pretext
“The court held that the commander was acting under color of the law when he committed these atrocities.”
(colors) Plural for the attributes that define one's nature, character or personality
“And I see your true colors shining through.”
(colors) Plural for a special design used as an emblem or for signaling, usually printed on some fabric or material
“The country's colors were flown at the top of the highest mast on the ship.”
(colors) Plural for a badge or ribbon in the distinctive colors of a particular group or nation
“If he is a diplomat, he may wear his pins with the colors of his country on his dinner jacket.”
Plural for the state of being jocose
Plural for the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
Plural for the character of something
Plural for in humans a brown or darkened coloration of the skin caused by exposure to ultraviolet light
Plural for a temporary state of mind or feeling
Plural for a view, opinion or attitude on a particular matter
To give color to
“We could color the walls red to give the room an emotive ambiance.”
To affect without completely changing
“Fake news could potentially color your perception of the world.”
To misrepresent by distortion or exaggeration
“Witnesses may be inclined to color their testimony so as to make their story saleable.”
To appear or turn red or pink in color
“Riley began to color slightly at the attention she was receiving.”
To describe or express in too exaggerated terms
To apply make-up, especially rouge
To spread or pervade throughout
To give a particular character to
To change or lose color
To make unclear or difficult to understand
To add a quality or feature, especially enliven or make more exciting
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