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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With a flick of the wrist, the slim bullet deposits intense, opaque color in 10 shades that are so flattering, they’re owed a standing ovation of their own.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Late October will bring color all down the East coast, with early November slated for peak color in the Carolinas and into coastal Georgia.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Classic black and stainless steel are taking a backseat to bold, bright hues as kitchenware brands—including stalwarts such as Le Creuset and KitchenAid, as well as newcomers like Great Jones and Caraway—embrace color in the kitchen.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
In Kentucky, fall foliage is expected to reach its peak colors in late October and early November.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Late October will bring color all down the East coast, with early November slated for peak color in the Carolinas and into coastal Georgia.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Classic black and stainless steel are taking a backseat to bold, bright hues as kitchenware brands—including stalwarts such as Le Creuset and KitchenAid, as well as newcomers like Great Jones and Caraway—embrace color in the kitchen.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
In Kentucky, fall foliage is expected to reach its peak colors in late October and early November.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Color in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20in. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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