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adjective

Definition of pinto

as in colored

having blotches of two or more colors somehow, the pure white mare had a pinto foal

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Recent Examples of pinto

Adjective

The carne asada burrito with pinto beans, cheese, and avocado. — Bon Appétit, 15 Nov. 2022 Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2022

Noun

Use two cans of beans—cannellini are recommended, but any other mild variety, such as kidney, pinto, or navy, will work well. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026 Beans like navy, black, garbanzo, kidney, pinto, and lima beans are rich in fiber, protein, and key minerals like magnesium and potassium. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pinto

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinto

Adjective

Vivier’s signature buckle can be rendered in gold or silver, with colored brass available on select styles.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Its cyan-colored vehicles will compete with Ubers, Lyfts and autonomous taxis to shuttle customers across busy streets and freeways.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of colored

Noun

Beside the wounded Appaloosa was a friendly bay roan, there to keep the Appaloosa calm.

— Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
The effort builds on roughly two years of development, during which the company has assembled the ancient bluebuck genome, created a reference genome using the roan antelope, completed comparative genomic analysis, and established foundational cellular and reproductive systems for the species.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026

Definition of roan

Adjective

Frosted glass walls reveal a garden of oversize, colorful leather flowers, while wood and leather, recurring materials in Polène’s stores, appear in the furnishings.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Other suites are even more striking, covered from head to toe in a flora wallpaper and bright, colorful custom furniture.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of colorful

Noun

Most certainly inspired by its namesake songbird, the interiors self-assuredly announce themselves in shades of canary yellow, glossy black, and a spectrum of browns and greens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
The bestseller comes in dozens of colors and patterns, including everything from sleek black to eye-catching leopard print.

— Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of black

Adjective

These French-style pins come in a marbled cardboard case that’s perfect for gifting.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Earthy browns and creamy neutrals melt into one another, while a luminous cat-eye finish lends the marbled design a little extra shine.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of marbled

Noun

Like any Boise kid, William Goodman grew up knowing landmarks such as the rearing palomino above the Ranch Club in Garden City.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
Rogers bought the ranch property to build a house with stables for his golden palomino horse, Trigger, as reported by the San Fernando Valley Times in November 1938.

— Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 26 June 2025

Definition of palomino

Adjective

Other invasive plants including Tree of Heaven, the host plant for the highly invasive spotted lanternfly, has been found in The Preserve as well.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
Because spotted skunks are relatively rare in California wildlife rehabilitation centers and in the surrounding area, there were no other skunks of his kind available to keep him company.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Definition of spotted

Noun

On his latest, Young’s major-key meditations on love and alienation are as winsome as a bay breeze, if occasionally as insubstantial.

— Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
The complex will feature four payload bays, two encapsulation bays, and a dedicated area for processing multiple payloads together.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

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