change color

phrase

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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Skywatchers will not only see the moon change color, but also witness the sharp, curved edge of Earth’s shadow steadily advancing across — and later retreating from — the lunar surface. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Shape Shifters in Flowers and Foliage Plants that change color in blossom or leaf bring seasonal dimension and ground your garden in the moment. — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026 Itsy Bitsy Peach is a compact miniature rose, with a mature height of two feet and flowers that change color from peach to orange. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 July 2026 Once preservatives begin breaking down, aloe vera gel can start to separate or change color, or even develop an odor. — Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 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 28 Aug. 2026.

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