change color

idiom

of leaves
: to turn from green to orange, yellow, red, etc.
Now that it's September, the leaves are starting to change color.

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This drink is said to change color with each sip of blue and silver edible glitter. Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025 Some change color over time, some are made of rare materials that are difficult to find, and some might be poisonous. Eva Amsen, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 Animals like chameleons and octopuses are renowned for their almost supernatural ability to change color and blend into their surroundings. Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2025 While octopuses may be known for their ability to change color and shape, their reproductive strategies are equally versatile. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for change color

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“Change color.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change%20color. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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