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umber

[uhm-ber] / ˈʌm bər /




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As sure as green leaves have turned red, gold and umber, the spooky season haunts us once more.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 28, 2025

The sun was just beginning its ascent over the Mojave, bathing the sand in a smooth umber glow beneath pockets of wispy cloud.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2023

The umber 13 is referenced in almost all Swift videos in some way and is her lucky number because she was born on the 13 December.

From BBC Jan. 27, 2023

The color palate was most low-key tones of gray, oatmeal and burnt umber set off my mauve and lavender.

From Seattle Times Jan. 14, 2023

Her hair was down to her butt and burnt a warm umber from the sun.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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