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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
Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
The coloring and low profile on this design still feels neutral while adding a little visual interest with the ornate patterning.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
As someone who’s spent half her life coloring her hair–from bleach blonde to cherry red–I’m well acquainted with both the thrill and the responsibility that comes with a new shade.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
But gray coloring combined with any other warning sign is reason to discard immediately.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
The coloring and low profile on this design still feels neutral while adding a little visual interest with the ornate patterning.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
The most common culprits include chemical treatments and exposure (think blow-drying, heat-styling, perming, keratin treatments, bleaching, and all types of hair coloring), drying or stripping hair products, and infrequent haircuts.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
As someone who’s spent half her life coloring her hair–from bleach blonde to cherry red–I’m well acquainted with both the thrill and the responsibility that comes with a new shade.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coloring
Noun
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The split-coloring is believed to be caused by either a genetic mutation or pigment irregularities, according to scientists.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Additions were minimal; a plasterer added back some indigo pigment in the living area on the parlor level, which opens to a library where a cabinetmaker added built-ins.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
23 Apr. 2026
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Chase Sui Wonders, Rosé, and Amanda Seyfried look coordinated in spring colors at the Tiffany & Co.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Chopped carrots add both color and flavor to this old-fashioned recipe.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Williams, of course, worked at NBC for nearly three decades, including an 11-year run at NBC Nightly News that ended 2015 after exaggerations and falsehoods were found in some of his reporting, including reports from Iraq, and from New Orleans after it had been ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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The novel reads, in retrospect, less like exaggeration than reportage from inside a culture already learning to treat life as publicity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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An earlier version of the film dealt with allegations brought by 13-year-old Jordan Chandler in the early Nineties, albeit painting Jackson as the victim of a blackmail plot.—
Amelia McDonell-Parry,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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Tasks like painting the deck and painting the bottom of the hull are part of routine maintenance.—
Amy Morin,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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But in early 2024, a short seller accused it of exaggerating the role of artificial intelligence in its business model, leading to a class action lawsuit and a 30% drop in its share price.—
Perrie M. Weiner,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Iranian hackers boasted online of the hacks against Patel and the medical device maker while exaggerating their impact.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Normalizing interactions where such limitations do not exist risks distorting the very standard by which human love is measured.—
Oluwaseun Damilola Sanwoolu,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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The front has square glass block masonry on the lower half, which lets light in while reducing what's visible outside by distorting the view.—
Stefan Ionescu
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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New Jersey forest cherries, bright yellow, blushing red.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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These blushing spring radishes add a lovely color and flavor to little gem lettuces.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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The formula is plant-based and fragrance is from essential oils—no ammonia, chlorine, or synthetic dyes.—
Jamie Thilman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Among them is a purple dye drawn from a sea snail found along the coast, a resource that has become increasingly difficult to gather as the species declines.—
María Teresa Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Coloring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coloring. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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