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light colonel

American  

noun

U.S. Military Slang.
  1. a lieutenant colonel.


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The offices are intended to be more appealing than “mom-and-pop” storefront dentists of the past, PDS Health chief executive Stephen Thorne said, with uncluttered waiting rooms and light colors.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2025

Don’t blend too many dark or light colors in a space; instead use pops of color to add a sense of contrast.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

This happens for the same reason we wear light colors in warm climates; they reflect energy and prevent warming.

From National Geographic • Feb. 20, 2024

Dark colors stand out and light colors blend in, so the way a person is dressed will determine the number of mosquitoes they attract.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2022

And the final one is for all the light colors.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

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