color in

verb

colored in; coloring in; colors in
: to add color to (a shape or picture) by using markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc.

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Much like the original, this is a fish-out-of-water story, and even fewer of her peers wear bright colors in the birthplace of Nirvana than on Harvard Law’s campus. — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 7 July 2026 According to Fierman, the choice of color in grout is a stylistic one, and maintenance and cleaning are not impacted by color choice. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 Originally formed in 1775 under General James Mitchell Varnum, the regiment was later reestablished to include people of color in 1778. — Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 4 July 2026 Other videos from the tournament show fans waving bright blue trash bags in unison — creating a sea of the team's signature color in the stands before kickoff. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for color in

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“Color in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20in. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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