for color

idiom

: in order to make something more colorful
She used red peppers in the salad for color.

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Plaster of Paris, gypsum, and other white, powdery fillers made their way into milk and flour for color and texture. Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025 The final flourish is a topping of fresh basil for color and flavor. 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 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 14 May. 2025.

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