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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Manifestation manicure as a ritual Beyond aesthetics, wearing this color in January can become a personal ritual.
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Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Each survey, pros weigh in on the various places to incorporate bold color in the kitchen (from specific surfaces to appliances, lighting, etc).
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
To fix the issue, Merchant trained the algorithm to spot flooding by identifying colors in individual pixels.
—Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2025
Some produce the best color in full sun, while others benefit from protection against the hot afternoon sun.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
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Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Each survey, pros weigh in on the various places to incorporate bold color in the kitchen (from specific surfaces to appliances, lighting, etc).
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
To fix the issue, Merchant trained the algorithm to spot flooding by identifying colors in individual pixels.
—Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2025
Some produce the best color in full sun, while others benefit from protection against the hot afternoon sun.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Color in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20in. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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