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as in color
the hue or appearance of the skin and especially of the face
the pale coloring of people of Irish descent
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as in exaggeration
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
the unexciting facts were given a sensational coloring in the local news
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as in painting
to give color or a different color to
per the couple's request, the baker used natural ingredients like beet juice and turmeric to color the icing for the wedding cake
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as in exaggerating
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
he gave a highly colored version of a rather mundane experience
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as in distorting
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
his news reporting is colored by his prejudices
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as in blushing
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
she colored after hearing the nasty remarks about her weight
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Recent Examples of coloring
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
An area rug with geometric patterns holds a little table and chairs, perfect for a coloring session.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Sedaris keeps a wide variety of coloring books to fit her friends’ interests.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The simple cookie can be dressed up with sprinkles or food coloring in the dough.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
An area rug with geometric patterns holds a little table and chairs, perfect for a coloring session.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
Some of his favorite activities include coloring with chalk on the pavement, swinging at the playground, sunbathing on warm days, visiting the trampoline park, playing Bocce, and going on field trips that spark his curiosity.
—CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Sedaris keeps a wide variety of coloring books to fit her friends’ interests.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coloring
Noun
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Lip balm or gloss can be a little too thick, and in this case, the pigment might not cling as well.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
5 Feb. 2026
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When exposed to air, polyphenol oxidase undergoes a series of chemical reactions that produce melanin, a brownish pigment.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The shop’s towering shelves are piled with fedoras, porkpies, boaters, and flat caps in the usual colors—browns, blacks, blues—as well as the hues of cantaloupe flesh, crème de violette, and raspberry sherbet.—
David Kamp,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The pants are offered in several colors and sizes, including classic black, Charcoal, Caramel, and brighter shades like Light Azure and pink.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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Schultz declined to respond to the litany of accusations, calling them exaggerations and mischaracterizations.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The assumption was that exaggeration would repel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Low Commitment For those looking to dip their toe into a new color trend, Kelly advises painting a vanity, using a new tile in a niche or backsplash, or simply playing with color through accessories and textiles.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Ceilings Often affectionately referred to as the 'fifth wall' of a room, painting a ceiling is one of the top tips designers recommend for making a room feel bigger.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The administration has repeatedly downplayed the benefits of immunization, while exaggerating the importance of nutritional supplementation for combatting measles.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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Allegations that are now spreading online could be misinterpreting records or exaggerating minor issues — or could be exposing actual fraudulent activity.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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Since his return to office in 2025, this firehose of lies has only accelerated, distorting everything from economic data to constitutional law.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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No Man's Sky creates entire galaxies by distorting archetypes through procedural variation.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Still, there is one explicit scene in the erotic dramedy that ended up getting shortened — but not to spare blushing audiences.—
Mike Miller,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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Weaving reprises Grace MacCaullay, the blushing bride who was forced to lay waste to her wealthy new in-laws during their sadistic rendition of hide-and-seek.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Thickeners such as carrageenan, xanthan and guar gum were found in 29% of the baby foods, while both synthetic food dyes and emulsifiers were found in 19% of the products.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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More awareness is being raised for the dangers of heavy metals, pesticides, and food dyes, while the benefits of organic food are being highlighted.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Coloring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coloring. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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