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adjective

Definition of pintonext
as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors somehow, the pure white mare had a pinto foal

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pinto

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noun

as in roan

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Recent Examples of pinto
Adjective
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 In another part of the commissary, workers sort through uncooked pinto beans looking for any stones that might need to be removed, while cooks holding giant spoons stir massive steaming pots of beans. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022
Noun
Try traditional cuisine like gallo pinto (rice and beans) and vigoron (a dish made with yucca, pork rinds, and cabbage salad). — Essence, 13 May 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
  1. colored
  2. roan
  3. colorful
  4. black
  5. marbled
  6. palomino
  7. spotted
  8. bay
Adjective
  • Saperavi is the starting point for reds — the name means dye in Georgian, a reference to its extraordinary pigmentation, one of only a handful of grapes in the world with naturally colored flesh and juice.
    — Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • People are encouraged to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and avoid outdoor activities during the warmest parts fo the day.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
Definition of colored
Noun
  • 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
  • Scientific breakthroughs could also aid in antelope conservation Hofreiter and other researchers created a bluebuck genome from a specimen at the Swedish Museum of Natural History, identifying the roan and sable antelope as the bluebuck's closest living relatives.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of roan
Adjective
  • The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Fast-food chain Sonic, for instance, has a timely deal and colorful commemorative cups.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of colorful
Noun
  • There are two paint options – blue and two-tone orange-and-black.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • Rural areas suffer more than urban; blacks and other minorities have worse outcomes than whites.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of black
Adjective
  • Semi-sheer, marbled accent nails look like they’ve been stained with blackberry juice.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • In January, the health secretary rolled out the new food pyramid—with a marbled rib eye in the pole position.
    — David Merritt Johns, The Atlantic, 27 June 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
Definition of palomino
Adjective
  • 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
  • Normally, doctors can detect spotted fever Rickettsia lanei by performing specialized laboratory tests on skin or blood samples.
    — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Definition of spotted
Noun
  • For a more upscale setting to sip cocktails, order caviar, and watch the sunset, visit Skybar at Hôtel Byblos, a rooftop that opened in 2025 and overlooks the bay.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • Austria had one good look — a header that just missed — but largely been kept at bay.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Definition of bay

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“Pinto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinto. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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