Colorlessness

I have visions of turning into a spectral gray, a mass of colorlessness, a vanguard of lost youth, haunted and hovering over the living with warnings of doing all that you can now. ❋ Matt Kang (2010)

At intermission, I overheard a listener complain about an emotional colorlessness despite the piece's exciting surface. ❋ Allan M. Jalon (2011)

When Sean Hayes, from Will & Grace, made his Broadway debut in Promises, Promises playing a heterosexual man, the New York Times theater review included these lines: "his emotions often seem pale to the point of colorlessness ... his relationship with [his costar Kristin] Chenoweth feels more like that of a younger brother than a would-be lover and protector." ❋ Unknown (2010)

Setoodeh stands by his criticism of Hayes 'performance -- not his audience -- and points out that the New York Times theater critic wrote "his emotions often seem pale to the point of colorlessness ... his relationship with [his costar Kristin] Chenoweth feels more like that of a younger brother than a would-be lover and protector." ❋ Unknown (2010)

It looked very wrong amidst the bright blue river and lush green banks, a sudden shock of colorlessness. ❋ Nina De Gramont (2010)

I like the unripe, slightly salty melon of Vanille Galante, the cold lily note, the almost non-existence of vanilla, the pure, calm water in which the ingredients serenely flow, the pastel colorlessness of it all. ❋ Marina Geigert (2009)

Kurkdjian's sumptuous touch shows through the apparent purity of the fragrance, which makes its transparency warm and its colorlessness interesting. ❋ Marina Geigert (2009)

Something about being ill on the cusp of spring… By March I have already had more brown and gray than I can stand, but fever and congestion bring a whole new dimension to the colorlessness I already feel. ❋ Unknown (2009)

For a moment, it rendered me sightless until something emerged from the colorlessness. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The opposite of color is not colorlessness, it's beige. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I have a dream that one day the state of Iowa will be transformed into a situation where little boys and girls of color will be able to join hands with little boys and girls of colorlessness and walk together as sisters and brothers. ❋ Ann Althouse (2008)

Andromache Chalfant's set was a characterless hotel event room, whose dull green walls and standard-issue chandeliers were no doubt intended to reflect the colorlessness of Semele's middle-class life and the impending marriage that she longs to escape (the opera opens in the middle of her wedding to Athamas, from which Jupiter abducts her). ❋ Unknown (2008)

Both types of oil were known for their light-reflecting properties, drying capabilities, and easy availability, and each could be purified to colorlessness. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Consider the vexing question of charm, and the colorlessness of life without it. ❋ Unknown (2005)

I tried to summon for Brave [Lyn] in the recent legendary heroes [banner] but ended up with a [healer] again, man this is colorless hell ❋ TheSacrificeAndTheSaint (2017)

Why does a [colorless person] feel threatened by a [colorful person]? I don't know my dear boy.. My best guess is either [color envy],, or penis envy. :) ❋ We Know (2007)

Why do [colorless] americans feel threatened by colorful americans? I don't know my dear boy.. My best guess is either [color envy],, or [penis envy]. :) ❋ We Know (2007)

“The [colorless congregation] stormed the capital on [January 6] because they couldn’t accept that [Trump lost] the election.” “Did you know that Rebecca is a part of the [Colorless Congregation]?” ❋ Overthisbullshit2021 (2021)

The client hired me to get full [custody] of his kids, but when I told him that his meth habit would be viewed unfavorably by the court, he became very [agitated] and [colorless] and said he'd find out where I buy my groceries. ❋ Kendall Powers (2018)

Steven [Pinker's] [Big think] speach on linguistics was a real [colorless green ideas sleep furiously] moment. ❋ FoxyLady85 (2022)