Ash

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After FirePlay
Used to describe what is left after something has burned completely. SlideThe bonfire turned to ash by morning.
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Not Only GrayPlay
Although ash is often gray, it can vary in color based on what was burned. SlideThe ash from the colored paper was bright and varied.
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Figurative UsePlay
Sometimes used metaphorically to signify total destruction or the end. SlideThe company's reputation turned to ash after the scandal.