color in
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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The bright yellow blooms of forsythias are one of the earliest pops of color in the garden.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
25 June 2026
The twisting blacktop was built for travelers seeking Appalachian overlooks and a panoramic drive for all seasons, with undulating slopes of color in the fall and a bounty of forest canopy in summer.
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Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Like his mom’s denim jacket, Rocket’s Louis Vuitton hoddie included pops of color in small patches.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Krispy Kreme is offering a July Fourth freebie Krispy Kreme is offering a free Original Glazed doughnut to customers who don the country's colors in-store on Saturday, July 4.
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Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
25 June 2026
The twisting blacktop was built for travelers seeking Appalachian overlooks and a panoramic drive for all seasons, with undulating slopes of color in the fall and a bounty of forest canopy in summer.
—
Sarah Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Like his mom’s denim jacket, Rocket’s Louis Vuitton hoddie included pops of color in small patches.
—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Krispy Kreme is offering a July Fourth freebie Krispy Kreme is offering a free Original Glazed doughnut to customers who don the country's colors in-store on Saturday, July 4.
—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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“Color in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20in. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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