coloring 1 of 2

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as in pigment
a substance used to color other materials added more coloring to the buttercream frosting to get the perfect shade of blue

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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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coloring

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verb

present participle of color
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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
Noun
Now, in the 1960s, a French mathematician, Claude Berge, began to think more about coloring and perfect graphs. Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2025 Sánchez has always maintained the same hair coloring (dark brown with golden streaks), arched brows, shimmering shadow and a pink lip shade combo — all thanks to her beauty team. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
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Another year, another slew of new Los Angeles restaurants coloring outside the lines and creating their own genres. Andy Wang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 After buying and giving away coloring books for Christmas every year, Montgomery Ward wanted its own book as a cost-saving measure. John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for coloring
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Noun
  • From using the pigment as a cheek tint to mixing the color into moisturizers, the cream texture has been the foundation of Danessa Myricks Beauty since the beginning.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 July 2025
  • Apples contain carotenoids, antioxidant pigments that give red, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables their colors.
    Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 11 July 2025
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  • Snag this accent rug from Hearth & Home that adds a pop of color to your doorway.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 11 July 2025
  • Not only was there visibility on some of the chicer kits like Palmeiras and Borussia Dortmund, which both boast a more retro collar style with a proficiency in color theory, there was a noted interest in DIY styling and upcycling of soccer jerseys.
    Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • The hinge-less part may have been an exaggeration, for someone who’s likely as much of a control freak as Halsey.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 9 July 2025
  • Pew’s findings confirm one of Trump’s most remarkable accomplishments — one so unlikely that professional Latinos long dismissed his election gains as exaggerations.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
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  • In the painting Untitled (Gram Yatra), Husain emphasizes the centrality of village and rural life in India as the basis for going forward as a new nation.
    Karen K. Ho for ARTnews, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The categories are painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, sculpture, photography, digital art and video/animation.
    Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
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  • The dye was linked to thyroid cancer risks in rats as well as behavioral issues in children such as hyperactivity.
    Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • Hot water breaks down the dyes, so preserve your darkest colors and keep them looking like new by using a cold wash cycle.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Benson drew caricatures of departing staff (and, as columnist EJ Montini recounts, to playfully mock their disagreements).
    Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
  • This caricature of an all-powerful, morally bankrupt no-goodnik is actually the oldest immortal around.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2025
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  • One of the most popular alternatives for vibrant red colorants is cochineal extract or its lake, carmine.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
  • And if a person later has an MRI, swelling and burning of the eye can occur if the machine’s powerful magnetic field interacts with trace colorant metals in the new pigment.
    Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • According to that documentation, the goals of the grant were to develop sustainable feminine hygiene products using regenerative cotton, wool, and industrial hemp while enhancing education through an extension program that teaches women and girls about menstrual health and reusable products.
    Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
  • And don’t forget to take breaks — just as in the sea slug, taking time to rest after a study session allows your mind to digest the new information, enhancing memory and slowing down forgetting.
    Nikolay Kukushkin, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2025

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“Coloring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coloring. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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