for color
idiom
: in order to make something more colorful
She used red peppers in the salad for color.
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As for products, Landro recommends looking for color-safe shampoo and conditioners and using a hydrating mask once a week.
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
The chives are a nice touch for color and flavor.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Over half were additives typically added to ultraprocessed foods; the rest were more natural options, such as the use of lemon juice as a preservative or beet juice for color.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Arrange containers around your seating area to create privacy and add some flower plantings for color and fragrance.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
The chives are a nice touch for color and flavor.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Over half were additives typically added to ultraprocessed foods; the rest were more natural options, such as the use of lemon juice as a preservative or beet juice for color.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Arrange containers around your seating area to create privacy and add some flower plantings for color and fragrance.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for for color
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“For color.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20color. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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