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color

[kuhl-er] / ˈkʌl ər /






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Already established by the 1940s, Avery’s work grows simpler, more expansive, flatter and with larger color blocks, but his images remain tethered to the real world.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

Instead of suffering through that, I watched people of every imaginable race, creed, sexual orientation and color enjoying life.

From Salon Jul. 31, 2026

A brain scan might show what happens when someone sees the color red, for example, but it cannot reveal why seeing red feels like anything at all.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 2026

Initially, all ballots are the same color but eventually, after an unspecified number of votes, the ballots of the five permanent members will be a different color from those of the elected members.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

“Can you only change the color of the threads?”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

What they could’ve done instead: Opt for lighter colors that are more forgiving, or get used to sweeping or vacuuming your floors more often.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

This isn’t the kind of film that gets Oscar nominations, but Arianne Phillips and Monica Chamberlain’s bonkers costuming, all candy colors and asymmetrical shapes, deserves recognition, or at least awe.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

It occurs when two colors of light send the semiconductor through different absorption pathways that ultimately lead to the same final state.

From Science Daily Jul. 28, 2026

“The river was a safe place to paint, where you could sit and spend the day learning colors, composition,” he said of illicit tagging as a teenager, which eventually led to his public art work.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

In all his life, he’d never seen a girl wear so many bright colors all at once.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

Steven C. Kemp’s sets contrasted the forbiddingly gray and angular environment of Atlas with the riotously colored, luminescent trees and rocks of the world outside.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Then participants draw their individual targets on paper with colored markers that Fadel provides.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

The new naturally colored M&M’s lineup, minus blue and brown, will be available exclusively through Amazon.

From Salon Jun. 29, 2026

When a player enters a guess, such as "BRAVE," the game responds with colored squares that provide hints about the hidden word:

From Science Daily Jun. 19, 2026

There were only about two or three dozen brightly colored jelly beans sealed inside.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

“Even down to the coloring, the branding — like orange and blue, going into that sunset-type vibe,” Ohwobete said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Jobs, goods and services have all but disappeared, with uncertainty coloring the future.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

“If you try and get the food dye, the food coloring right now, it’s very hard to achieve,” said Jesse Spellman, the co-owner of Utopia Bagels.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 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

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




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