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as in colors
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 exaggerations
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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Recent Examples of colorings
Next, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings, texturizers and glue-like emulsifiers, ingredients are mixed, heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
Many also contain colorings and flavorings.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 9 Dec. 2025
This leaves behind that yellowish, clear fluid with the milk proteins and cola colorings at the bottom in a sort of muddy-looking mess.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
Artificial food colorings were originally manufactured from coal tar, with most synthetic food dyes today made from petroleum, or crude oil, according to the American Chemical Society (ACS) website.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The patriotic red, white, and blue cookies debuted for July 4 and contain natural colorings such as spirulina, turmeric, and vegetable juice in place of artificial food dyes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Here’s what to know about the food colorings coming soon to your pantry and fridge.
—Alice Park, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Gina Marie Bakery, based in Waterbury, announced the voluntary recall on September 10 over the potential undeclared presence of almonds, sesame and several food colorings—namely Red 40, Red 3, Blue 1, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
In 2017, General Mills tried to remove artificial colorings from Trix and transition to using natural dyes.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
Many also contain colorings and flavorings.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 9 Dec. 2025
This leaves behind that yellowish, clear fluid with the milk proteins and cola colorings at the bottom in a sort of muddy-looking mess.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025
Artificial food colorings were originally manufactured from coal tar, with most synthetic food dyes today made from petroleum, or crude oil, according to the American Chemical Society (ACS) website.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The patriotic red, white, and blue cookies debuted for July 4 and contain natural colorings such as spirulina, turmeric, and vegetable juice in place of artificial food dyes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Here’s what to know about the food colorings coming soon to your pantry and fridge.
—Alice Park, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Gina Marie Bakery, based in Waterbury, announced the voluntary recall on September 10 over the potential undeclared presence of almonds, sesame and several food colorings—namely Red 40, Red 3, Blue 1, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
In 2017, General Mills tried to remove artificial colorings from Trix and transition to using natural dyes.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorings
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Additional pigments were also included to make shade-matching seamless—a makeup artist with the brand matched me from an Instagram photo on the first try—and overall, the foundation just feels modernized to leave a more skin-like finish.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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Named the Do It All Sheer Tint Face Balm, the L’Oréal brand’s latest product is a first-of-its-kind, hot pour emulsion skin tint created with radiant pigments and 92 percent skin care ingredients, including Vitamin E, collagen peptide, glycerin and hyaluronic acid.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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For quick errands or working around the house, the EasySpirit Women’s Traveltime (now 35 percent off) is a sneaker-clog hybrid that features excellent cushioning and comes in a range of vibrant colors.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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This 100 percent cotton trapeze-style dress comes in 11 colors and sizes S to XXL.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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But that’s only fair, since wild exaggerations are exactly what music videos are all about.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
16 Nov. 2025
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Too often, these nations assume such threats are bluffs or exaggerations because their own logic struggles to grasp that someone would be so blatant.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser is free of synthetic dyes, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and alcohol.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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Both Leonas and Miller suggest that those with sensitive skin or people who have specific allergies are likely the most impacted by new clothing’s loose dyes and chemicals, as the garments’ contact with skin may cause rashes; dry, itchy patches; and other types of uncomfortable reactions.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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Some of the Catholic and Jewish characters are caricatures, too, but this anonymous ideologue is a bit too understated for someone wanting to conscript another into deadly service and could benefit from the absurdist flair Cash deploys elsewhere.—
Niela Orr,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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Red velvet, dark wood accents, and walls lined with caricatures of Washington’s political elite—past and present—set the stage for a memorable experience, one that feels equal parts old-school power lounge and playful take on the city’s history.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Every Rae product remains vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, and free from harmful fillers, colorants, and artificial preservatives.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
16 Dec. 2025
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But the replacements are still made of complex materials that include additives like colorants; the chemicals can react in ways the companies may not intend or understand, Boucher says.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Colors take center stage, embedding references to the paintings and glasswork in European churches, the hues of the natural landscape in China’s Dunhuang county, as well as to the iconography and embroideries from the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern dynasties in ancient China.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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In Italy, Antonio Marras combined rugged denim with delicate lace and embroideries.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office had charged Mangione with terrorism enhancements in order to justify a first-degree murder charge under state law, which could have been punished with a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Homeowners continue to seek more personalized enhancements that support both entertaining needs and everyday rituals.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Colorings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorings. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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