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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

colorwashing

/kəʊlərˈweɪʃɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does colorwashing mean?

noun

The practice of using color to distract from or conceal the true nature of something, often used in art, design, or politics.

Example

"The artist's use of colorwashing in the painting was meant to downplay the dark themes that lay beneath the surface."

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