coloring
noun
col·or·ing
ˈkə-lə-riŋ 
Examples of coloring in a Sentence
Her favorite activities include playing with stuffed animals and coloring.
Our product contains no artificial coloring or flavoring.
She added some blue food coloring to the icing.
This scarf will look great with your coloring.
He has very light coloring.
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The act of coloring pulls your mind away from negative thoughts and into the present moment, says McKleroy.
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Noma Nazish, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Despite its name, the recreational drug may not contain cocaine at all and gets its color from food coloring.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
Kura touts its preparation using high-quality ingredients free of artificial sweeteners, seasonings, preservatives and colorings.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024
What is candy corn made of? Sugar, corn syrup, salt, sesame oil, honey, artificial flavor, food coloring, gelatin and confectioner's glaze are the main ingredients in a single piece of candy corn.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noma Nazish, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Despite its name, the recreational drug may not contain cocaine at all and gets its color from food coloring.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 23 Oct. 2024
Kura touts its preparation using high-quality ingredients free of artificial sweeteners, seasonings, preservatives and colorings.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024
What is candy corn made of? Sugar, corn syrup, salt, sesame oil, honey, artificial flavor, food coloring, gelatin and confectioner's glaze are the main ingredients in a single piece of candy corn.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Coloring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coloring. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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coloring
noun
col·or·ing
ˈkəl-(ə-)riŋ
1
: the act of applying colors
2
: something that produces color
food coloring
3
: the effect produced by applying or combining colors
5
: change of appearance (as by adding color)
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