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coloring

[kuhl-er-ing] / ˈkʌl ər ɪŋ /
NOUN
coloration
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People who had higher intakes of beta-carotene as a food coloring had a 44% increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, compared with those who had a lower intake.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

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

There’s a beautiful image that my uncle took of us at the kitchen table where I’m coloring.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Burr had the dark and severe coloring of his Edwards ancestry, with black hair receding from the forehead and dark brown, almost black, eyes that suggested a cross between an eagle and a raven.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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