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.
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There’s a delectable tension between its chintziness and its opulence, forcing the mind to color in the spaces of its grand visages.
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Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
Paint on five dots in your accent color and then a sixth in your base color in the center.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Taking selfies is totally acceptable after the service is done, but avoid moving your arms and positioning during the cut or coloring in order to take photos.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
From the way sunlight travels through Earth's atmosphere to the seasonal changes in air quality and the sun's lower path across the sky, winter can create conditions that favor more dramatic colors in the sky.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
Paint on five dots in your accent color and then a sixth in your base color in the center.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Taking selfies is totally acceptable after the service is done, but avoid moving your arms and positioning during the cut or coloring in order to take photos.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
From the way sunlight travels through Earth's atmosphere to the seasonal changes in air quality and the sun's lower path across the sky, winter can create conditions that favor more dramatic colors in the sky.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Color in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20in. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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