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coloring

[kuhl-er-ing] / ˈkʌl ər ɪŋ /
NOUN
coloration
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“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

Imagine squeezing a drop of food coloring into flowing water.

From Science Daily ● May 14, 2026

There was something sad about her—sitting so still with her legs against her chest, the moonlight coloring her hair silver.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

If the Renaissance had been known as the Resurrection, might we be more aware of the period’s metaphysical colorings?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2025

The agency is also looking to “revoke authorization of synthetic food colorings, including those not in production, within the coming weeks,” the outlet specified.

From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2025

Examples that can be found around us include various amino acids, including monosodium glutamate, food proteins, enzymes, flavoring compounds, food colorings, and bioactive substances.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 12, 2024

“It sounds like ‘burglar,’ and I wanted a ferret with the traditional colorings with that burglar’s mask.”

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 5, 2024

Palaces with frescoes and carvings, ornaments formed of metal and skilfully wrought vases with significant colorings, all evinced a civilization worthy of intensive study.

From History of Human Society by Frank W. (Frank Wilson) Blackmar




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