colors
Definition
Noun (plural form of 'color'): 1. A distinguishing emblem or badge, especially those representing a school, team, or military unit. This refers to the specific combination of colors, patterns, or symbols used for identification and representation. 2. A flag, banner, or standard that shows nationality, allegiance, or affiliation. This usage often refers to military flags or ceremonial banners.
Usage and Examples
- As a distinguishing emblem:
- The team proudly wore their colors during the championship parade.
- He was awarded a varsity letter in his school colors.
- As a flag showing allegiance:
- The soldiers saluted as the colors were presented.
- The ship sailed under British colors.
Advanced Usage
- "To show one's (true) colors": To reveal one's true character, intentions, or beliefs, especially when these are unpleasant or previously concealed.
- He seemed friendly at first, but he showed his true colors when he started spreading rumors.
- "With flying colors": With great success or distinction.
- She passed the final exam with flying colors.
Variants and Related Words
- Color (Noun): The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light (e.g., red, blue, green).
- Color (Verb): To give color to something; to influence or affect.
- Colorful (Adjective): Full of color; interesting or exciting.
- Coloration (Noun): The arrangement or use of colors; coloring.
Synonyms
- Emblem: A heraldic device or symbolic object.
- Insignia: A distinguishing badge or emblem of military rank, office, or membership.
- Standard: A flag or other symbol serving as an emblem.
- Banner: A long strip of cloth bearing a slogan or design, carried in a demonstration or procession or hung in a public place.
Idioms and Phrases
- "Nail one's colors to the mast": To declare one's beliefs or intentions openly and firmly, leaving no possibility of retreat or change of mind.
- By publishing the controversial article, the editor nailed his colors to the mast.
- "Sail under false colors": To pretend to be something one is not; to deceive.
- The company was sailing under false colors, claiming to be eco-friendly while polluting the river.
Noun
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a distinguishing emblem
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his tie proclaimed his school colors
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a flag that shows its nationality
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