color in

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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Go earlier and seek color in the region’s higher reaches, particularly around Franconia Notch and the northern peaks. — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026 Addy’s family escapes slavery, only to discover a hierarchy of color in the North. — Tara Strauch, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 While the appearance of color in late August can catch people by surprise, changes in weather conditions can influence how and when leaves begin their annual transition. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 The Mexican newcomer kicked off his career in 2025, first releasing reggaetón and afrobeats songs, but quickly finding his sound and color in corridos. — Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for color in

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“Color in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20in. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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