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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
John Wisely, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
In a small bowl combine chocolate, the warm water, baking soda, and food coloring (if using).
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Legend has it that when Buddha was painting the sky, blue pigment dripped onto the floor and his inquisitive chow chow licked the puddle, coloring the dog’s tongue permanently.
—Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Some were lying on the floor coloring.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
In a small bowl combine chocolate, the warm water, baking soda, and food coloring (if using).
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
The chromium in the pan can react to high temperatures, leading to rainbow coloring on stainless steel.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Legend has it that when Buddha was painting the sky, blue pigment dripped onto the floor and his inquisitive chow chow licked the puddle, coloring the dog’s tongue permanently.
—Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coloring
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And that can be sorely lacking in hair that’s lost pigment and become coarser with a rougher cuticle.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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These blue-absorbing pigments can sometimes cause people to see a red dot called Maxwell’s spot in the center of their vision.—
Nora Bradford,
Scientific American,
23 Mar. 2026
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Pakistani weddings are often elaborate, multi-day celebrations that place strong emphasis on visual storytelling, color and cultural symbolism.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Having undergone an extensive 2024 renovation, each of the 259 rooms (including 42 suites) are bright and airy, with textures and colors inspired by the Canadian landscape.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Behind the private gates of Clos du Lac, where vineyards edge the winding roads, one hilltop estate overlooking Folsom Lake pulls off the Mediterranean spirit so seamlessly that comparisons to the Italian countryside don’t feel like exaggeration.—
David Caraccio
March 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Together, these individuals bedevil lawmakers with their flag-waving and their exaggerations about the alien problem.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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In that time, the Blues have scored 28 times and conceded just two, painting a poor picture of what to expect from a Villa perspective this weekend.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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Others got their hands dirty by planting trees, painting murals or picking up trash along park trails.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bosco’s attorneys argue Shaw was exaggerating the situation.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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One expert, however, testified for prosecutors that the defendant was malingering, or exaggerating his psychiatric issues and was not legally insane at the time.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 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
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Kyle is just outing herself as a gossip and is distorting what everyone has to say to try to one-up Dorit in her own life.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Our southwest-facing room also rather generously provided a view towards Mount Fuji 60 miles away, all the more impressive when silhouetted against the blushing sunset.—
Stephen Kelly,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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Other videos show the Finder app reimagined with cutesy, anime-style eyes, blushing at the camera, and someone opening a pink blush compact sporting the Apple logo.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, D-Encino, has made headlines in the past few years for authoring bills that have cracked down on sweets with synthetic dyes like Skittles and instituted a timeline for getting healthier food in public schools.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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More recently, Recover partnered with Neela by Sapphire Fibers to develop a circular, dye-free denim with recycled fibers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Coloring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coloring. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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