TAWNY Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

tawny

adjective

ˈtȯ-nē

Definition of tawny

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 Rain streamed from their whiskers and soaked their tawny coats. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 The pale tortilla was dappled with shades of brown, toasty and tawny—simplicity, done superlatively. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026 Among the art conservatives found objectionable was artist Andres Serrano’s photograph titled Piss Christ featuring a plastic crucifix in a tawny liquid the artist described as his own urine. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026 Choose Harmonious Colors Gravel comes in a range of colors, including tawny browns and cool grays. — Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tawny

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Jimmy Kimmel set his sights on Katie Zacharia, the latest blonde woman to act as Donald Trump‘s press secretary.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026
Chunky strawberry-blonde highlights were placed throughout the red base, similar to the trending hair color aesthetic of the early- to mid-2000s.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of blond

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Ortega opted for a lace chapel cap to go along with her golden gown, while Ora added more drama to her look with a sculptural, mask-like fascinator.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Jean-Pierre took photos of celebrities arriving in flamboyant velvet suits, matching fur coats, towering hats, and golden platform shoes that screamed confidence and pride.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

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