coloring

Example Sentences

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Their vivid blue coloring is a result of the microscopic scales on the backs of their wings, which reflect light.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

This provides a consistent backdrop of pink foliage, allowing an insect with similar coloring to remain hidden from predators.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

And that could be coloring perceptions of the job market for the job seekers themselves, and for their friends and family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“Not for nothing, I assume adult coloring books sell better than literary fiction,” says Zeiba.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Shirley and Jimmie are spread across the rug on the living room floor, lying on their bellies, coloring, their crayons scattered around them.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson