color
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I’m a woman of color and I live in a very culturally diverse American city.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
It was also the first color portrait I had ever painted, and it reassured me I had a gift.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
I chose two: one ridged and heavy, its skin receding from burgundy into a deep, almost plum color; the other a cheerful red beefsteak.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
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
The walls were painted a sort of medium blue color.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
Tell me about the earthen colors in your collections.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The Qatari plane is painted red, white and navy blue, colors chosen by President Trump.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
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
Each of the five models is offered in assorted colors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
“Anfrew! Whoa! Check that eye! You’re turning all the colors of the rainbow.”
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
The shadowed portion could also develop a rusty or copper colored tint.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
The library’s email was decorated with ice cream cones and colored letters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
The new naturally colored M&M’s lineup, minus blue and brown, will be available exclusively through Amazon.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
They can tailor-make their “blank slate” by paying extra for smart phone-compatible screens, speakers, colored wrap or paint.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
Aunt Kitty could handle an argument, but the second a tinge of fussiness colored my voice, she went deaf.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Helen Guedez and her brother have chosen to disregard the ominous letter coloring the wall of the building that previously housed their dad, sister and grandmother.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
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
She’s a bulldog mix, with brown, black, and gray swirled coloring, probably close to 10 years old.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
Vocabulary lists containing color
Physics - Introductory
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Unit 1, Whole-Class & Small-Group Learning
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Physics - Middle School
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