color in
phrasal verb
colored in; coloring in; colors in
: to add color to (a shape or picture) by using markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc.
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Off the court, she’s been donning the lifestyle 550 footwear, now up to about 10 different colors in her collection.
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Living Room with Sage Green Decor The light blue wall color in this transitional living room lends itself well to pops of sage green.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
Gray anticipates an uptick in fun sartorial details like snakeskin, sequins, and striking colors in the coming months.
—Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The natural-grain wood is available in brown and white finishes, and the off-white cushion won’t clash with other colors in your space.
—Ali Faccenda, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Living Room with Sage Green Decor The light blue wall color in this transitional living room lends itself well to pops of sage green.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
Gray anticipates an uptick in fun sartorial details like snakeskin, sequins, and striking colors in the coming months.
—Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The natural-grain wood is available in brown and white finishes, and the off-white cushion won’t clash with other colors in your space.
—Ali Faccenda, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Color in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20in. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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