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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
Its nostalgic pink look is certainly a throwback to streetside cotton candy machines, but this time, the shade comes entirely from vegetable colorings and turmeric, rather than artificial colors.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
Last year, Makary appeared at a news conference announcing the HHS and FDA would be implementing a series of measures to phase out eight artificial food dyes and colorings from America's food supply by the end of 2026.
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Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Instead, whole grains and foods are dissembled into molecules which, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings and gluelike emulsifiers, are heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.
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Sandee Lamotte,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Growing adoption of natural food colorings in that market could drive a more than 200% increase in Sensient’s color group sales by 2030, according to the bank’s recent note.
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Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
Over-micing of the looming Tim the Enchanter, against a psychedelic overboil of bright, surreal colorings on the screens, washed out much of the scene below.
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Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
Some pear juices also contain added sugars, flavorings, and colorings.
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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.
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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.
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Ashley J. Dimella,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
Last year, Makary appeared at a news conference announcing the HHS and FDA would be implementing a series of measures to phase out eight artificial food dyes and colorings from America's food supply by the end of 2026.
—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Instead, whole grains and foods are dissembled into molecules which, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings and gluelike emulsifiers, are heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.
—
Sandee Lamotte,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Growing adoption of natural food colorings in that market could drive a more than 200% increase in Sensient’s color group sales by 2030, according to the bank’s recent note.
—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
Over-micing of the looming Tim the Enchanter, against a psychedelic overboil of bright, surreal colorings on the screens, washed out much of the scene below.
—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
Some pear juices also contain added sugars, flavorings, and colorings.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorings
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In addition to fiber, raspberries contain an array of antioxidants, including vitamin C and anthocyanins, which are plant pigments that give these berries their bright color.
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The handcrafted Baked Collection features intense pigments whipped into a decadent cream, then baked on terracotta tiles into a powder to ripen color vibrancy -- a feast for eyes, cheeks, lips, and face in vibrant, weightless colors with all-day wear.
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All colors are the same price right now and come with free shipping, but note the delivery dates because some will arrive quicker than others.
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The 50th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration will feature 85,000 fireworks shells in 30 colors launched from six barges, plus a new laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge.
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But the fastest swimming speed claims are almost certainly indefensible exaggerations.
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Historians, strategists, and analysts are brought in to give some context, particularly for the question of how much these impressions influence voters — do these performances merge with their targets’ public personas, turning comic exaggerations into liabilities?
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The dyes have previously been allowed under FDA regulations and oversight.
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According to the Grüns website, the gummies are plant-based and vegan, with no gluten, dairy, nuts, synthetic sweeteners or synthetic dyes.
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And the thing about caricatures?
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Too often, caricatures are deployed to justify unfair and unjust treatment.
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There was a push to use American dyes and colorants to stave off a deep economic recession—there wasn’t really any other choice—but the cold commercial reality dumped water all over that flag-waving parade.
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But that other supplier would have to try to reverse engineer that particular dye — formulas for dyes and colorants were, in spite of being in service to the war effort, still proprietary — and backward engineering color from a finished product is a crapshoot.
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Across the 2026 and 2027 bridal collections, there’s been a notable emphasis on intricate savoir-faire, with designers embracing the charm of handmade workmanship, including delicate weaves, openwork textures, and crochet-effect embroideries as couture-level details.
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Vogue points to bold and bright sneakers for spring, plus those with details like sequins and floral embroideries, among other trends.
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The charges of assault with a firearm included enhancements for a using a gun in the crime.
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The vast majority, about $59 billion, is earmarked for farm safety-net enhancements.
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“Colorings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorings. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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