variants
or blonde
as in tawny
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
the little boy's blond hair darkened to brown as he grew older
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Recent Examples of blond
The actor has added honey-blonde highlights that give her brunette hair a golden finish.
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Vicky Vera, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2026
Artist James Hillier, who goes by the moniker Nordacious, started drawing on his iPad, capturing Farnham’s blond mullet and slices of watermelon – a symbol of Palestinian solidarity.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Raphael clearly had a thing for blond hair.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Capps is about six feet tall and 150 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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Vicky Vera, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2026
Artist James Hillier, who goes by the moniker Nordacious, started drawing on his iPad, capturing Farnham’s blond mullet and slices of watermelon – a symbol of Palestinian solidarity.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Raphael clearly had a thing for blond hair.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Capps is about six feet tall and 150 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blond
Adjective
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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,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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Choose Harmonious Colors Gravel comes in a range of colors, including tawny browns and cool grays.—
Elizabeth Jardina,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This one comes with golden beets, black garlic sauce, Asian pear, blue cheese, vinagrette and crispy hazelnuts.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Bake for 12–14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat ¾ cup (150 g) sugar and ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, in a medium bowl until creamy, about 5 minutes (mixture will be quite sandy at first, then become creamier).—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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In Tazewell County, Illinois, Michael Deppert depends on a natural pool of water beneath the sandy soils of his farm to irrigate the pumpkins, corn, and soybeans growing in his fields.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The first lady matched with Queen Consort Camilla in all white during Camilla and King Charles' appearance on the White House's South Lawn on Day 2 of their state visit, Tuesday, April 28.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The food is exceptional, and there are white beaches to lie on and bubble-like suites to escape into.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Blond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blond. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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