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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With iPolish, a single set of smart press-on acrylic nails can switch between hundreds of colors in seconds using electronic display technology. — Nina Derwin, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The large plush applicator picks up plenty of product, delivering a punchy wash of color in one clean swoop. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 15 Oct. 2026 The mother’s white bra straps and red dress are part of the landscape of color in the living rooms and bedrooms where Lawson finds her images. — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Some of the best places to see brilliant leaf color in the Baltimore region include Patapsco Valley State Park, Loch Raven Reservoir, Gunpowder Falls State Park, Oregon Ridge State Park and Catoctin Mountain Park. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for color in

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