for color
idiom
: in order to make something more colorful
She used red peppers in the salad for color.
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The final flourish is a topping of fresh basil for color and flavor.
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Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
That especially goes for color services; after all, getting a full head of microfine highlights or a multi-step bleach and tone—which can cost hundreds of dollars and take hours to achieve—may feel like an unnecessary vanity when a dozen eggs costs upwards of $10.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Mar. 2025
Vibrant pants offer a great opportunity for color blocking, but even traditional camo styles feel more lively when worn with rainbow hues.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
Look to your home’s interior design for color inspo
Consider nodding to your home’s interior color palette on your balcony.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
That especially goes for color services; after all, getting a full head of microfine highlights or a multi-step bleach and tone—which can cost hundreds of dollars and take hours to achieve—may feel like an unnecessary vanity when a dozen eggs costs upwards of $10.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Mar. 2025
Vibrant pants offer a great opportunity for color blocking, but even traditional camo styles feel more lively when worn with rainbow hues.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
Look to your home’s interior design for color inspo
Consider nodding to your home’s interior color palette on your balcony.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025
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 3 May. 2025.
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