colorway

noun

Definition of colorwaynext
as in coloration

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Recent Examples of colorway No matter the colorway, each shoe is dotted with rhinestones, a striking touch that made the shoe silhouette perfect for the runway since it could be seen on every model wearing them from a distance. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026 Alongside the classic blue-and-white option, the collection will also be available in a green-and-white colorway designed to coordinate with Kohler’s Heritage Aspen Green fixtures. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 Oct. 2026 One colorway—Palm Green—is 30% off, bringing the price down to $206 from $295. — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Some are simply for those who want to hide ugly rental apartment floors with a bold colorway or an artful pattern. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for colorway
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorway
  1. coloration
  2. hue
  3. pigmentation
  4. tint
  5. color
  6. shade
Noun
  • One of the most striking examples of white dwarf coloration, however, would arise when one of these living dead stars starts feeding on the planets around it like a horror movie zombie.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • But that opens the door to former government officials, whatever their partisan coloration.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of coloration
Noun
  • The nails apply just like traditional press-ons; to swap shades during wear, users simply select a hue in the app and insert the tip of each nail into an accompanying wand, which delivers a small charge of power to change colors.
    — Nina Derwin, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • This has enriched its atmosphere with calcium, lithium, and sodium, and the team's model suggests this would have led WD J1330+6435 to adopt a green hue.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of hue
Noun
  • Therapists begin facials with face-scanning wands and other probes, to measure your lipid shield, pigmentation, hydration and elasticity, and then cater their approach to the precise needs of your skin in that moment.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Yes, that’s twice as many treatment options as the previous Series 2 mask—which means this pick is clinically proven to diminish the appearance of crepiness by stimulating collagen and elastin, as well as pigmentation concerns.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of pigmentation
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  • The black frames with clear or standard tint are $349, the transparent gray frame are $379, and the frames with Transitions lenses are $429.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The buzziest fall 2026 makeup trends include everything from berry tints to bold lipstick worn against an otherwise minimal face—proof that a great lip can be the whole look.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Allure, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of tint
Noun
  • Original color photographs were scarce, since continuity stills were usually shot in black-and-white to save money.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • For Gabriela Hearst’s display silver-color, foil-like adornments spotted a few foreheads.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of color
Noun
  • The concealer, which comes in 25 shades, goes on top to add a subtle glow that plays up the color of the eyes.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The nails apply just like traditional press-ons; to swap shades during wear, users simply select a hue in the app and insert the tip of each nail into an accompanying wand, which delivers a small charge of power to change colors.
    — Nina Derwin, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of shade

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“Colorway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorway. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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