Definitions

true colors

NOUN

one's real self

Synonyms

WEAK

cards on the table heart on one's sleeve personality truth

Example Sentences

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The Powell-to-Warsh transition gives the new Fed chief a chance to show his true colors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

But just as Rubio revealed his true colors on his first stop after Munich, AOC made what could turn out to be her most enduring impression after the conference as well.

From Slate • Feb. 17, 2026

Instead, the textures were perceived to be the true colors of the object's surface.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2024

Let us show our true colors, those of democracy and decency.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2023

Had Valley shown her true colors and ditched them right when things got dangerous?

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega