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as in color
the hue or appearance of the skin and especially of the face
the pale coloring of people of Irish descent
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as in exaggeration
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
the unexciting facts were given a sensational coloring in the local news
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as in painting
to give color or a different color to
per the couple's request, the baker used natural ingredients like beet juice and turmeric to color the icing for the wedding cake
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as in exaggerating
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
he gave a highly colored version of a rather mundane experience
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as in distorting
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
his news reporting is colored by his prejudices
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as in blushing
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
she colored after hearing the nasty remarks about her weight
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Recent Examples of coloring
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Her curly brown hair, a mix of Chopra's coloring and Jonas's texture, was depicted in the following slide.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 Feb. 2026
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Some of his favorite activities include coloring with chalk on the pavement, swinging at the playground, sunbathing on warm days, visiting the trampoline park, playing Bocce, and going on field trips that spark his curiosity.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The result is something that tastes like fruit, not food coloring.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Her curly brown hair, a mix of Chopra's coloring and Jonas's texture, was depicted in the following slide.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Andie MacDowell stopped coloring her hair in 2020 and hasn’t looked back since.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Some of his favorite activities include coloring with chalk on the pavement, swinging at the playground, sunbathing on warm days, visiting the trampoline park, playing Bocce, and going on field trips that spark his curiosity.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coloring
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Its creamy pigment comes in eight shades, including hard-to-find auburn, and glides easily onto the brow.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Armani Beauty has also introduced 18 new shades featuring ultramarine and green pigments, which are better suited for deep and tan skin tones, bringing its range to 44 diverse offerings.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2026
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In addition, Astiadi says that she is often profiled while traveling due to her skin color.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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The colors are vibrant and really give my front door a cheerful, welcoming look.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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During a Rolling Stone interview in November, Thornton described the report as an exaggeration.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Schultz declined to respond to the litany of accusations, calling them exaggerations and mischaracterizations.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Slok cited a slew of academic studies on AI and productivity, painting a contradictory picture about the utility of the technology.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In addition, Granite Construction Company will make improvements to adjacent taxiways, upgrading lighting and painting new striping and markings.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The show, in exaggerating adolescence—in remaking that consequential phase as a fantasy and a melodrama—also managed to honor it.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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Companies are exaggerating their AI capabilities to raise their value and, in turn, creating a host of problems for executives and employees alike.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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Since his return to office in 2025, this firehose of lies has only accelerated, distorting everything from economic data to constitutional law.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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No Man's Sky creates entire galaxies by distorting archetypes through procedural variation.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Still, there is one explicit scene in the erotic dramedy that ended up getting shortened — but not to spare blushing audiences.—
Mike Miller,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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Weaving reprises Grace MacCaullay, the blushing bride who was forced to lay waste to her wealthy new in-laws during their sadistic rendition of hide-and-seek.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Jan. 2026
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Invest in the right tools What’s the difference between a successful color application versus a botched dye job?—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Hair stylists around the world should get their dye bottles ready.—
Alice Park,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Coloring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coloring. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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