color in

phrasal verb

colored in; coloring in; colors in
: to add color to (a shape or picture) by using markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc.

Examples of color in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Among them, 80% spell out the share of people of color in senior management or board roles. Byruth Umoh, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2024 Ruby garnet colored in the glass, this wine offers aromas of black and red plums, brown baking spices, and bright cherry. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024 The colors in this image are an artist’s depiction of the rotation of the hydrogen in galaxy J0613+52, as detected by the Green Bank Telescope. Mark Zastrow, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024 This means more women and people of color in images depicting CEOs, even though this may not be representative of corporate reality. Will Knight, WIRED, 29 Feb. 2024 Students Striving To Write More Authentic Essays The Supreme Court’s ruling to end affirmative action has caused a great deal of consternation among people of color in the nation. Arush Chandna, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 There’s so much more color in people being real and interesting. Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 23 Feb. 2024 Per the outlet, people also noticed that Bobi's paws were a different color in 1999 compared to more recent photos. Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024 These small, compact annuals provide sporadic color in the winter months and then form a carpet of blooms in the spring. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2024

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“Color in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20in. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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