color in
phrasal 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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This led her to co-found the New Philanthropists, an organization that helps place people of color in non-profit leadership positions as well as improve diversity and inclusion on non-profit boards.
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Hannah Ortega, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Known for their vibrant color, these potatoes are wonderful on their own but also shine as a pop of color in an assortment.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2024
Clay-Colored Stools Bilirubin is the chemical that causes the brown color in stool (poop).
—Jay N. Yepuri, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
However, the icons retain the same color in both light and dark modes, which could be improved for a more dynamic look.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Hannah Ortega, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Known for their vibrant color, these potatoes are wonderful on their own but also shine as a pop of color in an assortment.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2024
Clay-Colored Stools Bilirubin is the chemical that causes the brown color in stool (poop).
—Jay N. Yepuri, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
However, the icons retain the same color in both light and dark modes, which could be improved for a more dynamic look.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Color in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20in. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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