coloring 1 of 2

noun

ˈkə-lə-riŋ How to pronounce coloring (audio)
Definition of coloringnext
1
as in pigment
a substance used to color other materials added more coloring to the buttercream frosting to get the perfect shade of blue

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2
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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coloring

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verb

present participle of color
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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
Noun
Most creators aim for a consistency that’s creamy and smooth, with a rosy pink coloring. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026 Louise Watley Library will host a break from the heat in the form of a relaxing coloring program geared toward all ages several times throughout the month. — Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Verb
Moreover, the shock of higher prices is still fresh in people's minds and may be coloring consumers' purchasing decisions, despite signs that prices should retreat further. — Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 July 2026 Pink to purple blooms open over a long season, coloring the garden from late spring through fall to the delight of butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for coloring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coloring
  1. pigment
  2. color
  3. exaggeration
  4. painting
  5. exaggerating
  6. distorting
  7. blushing
  8. dye
Noun
  • Chemical analysis can identify pigments such as red ochre and charcoal, while advances in dating techniques have steadily pushed the origins of cave art further back in time.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • At the heart of CipherX's technology is a small patch filled with hundreds of microscopic biodegradable needles, each preloaded with pigment.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of pigment
Noun
  • Sumptuously furnished with vintage and antique decor, the rooms make a statement through bold colors, custom kimono bathrobes, and handmade Hästens beds.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • After several back blows, the baby's color came back, and his breathing returned to normal.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of color
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  • The backlash is usually predictable, every wave of visible mobility aid use brings accusations of exaggeration and attention-seeking, aimed almost entirely at young women.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Distracting from real issues These conspiracy theories are more than exaggerations for a broader audience.
    — Aaron Coy Moulton, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of exaggeration
Verb
  • To date, the videos that used Swift’s songs have solely focused on painting the president, and his wife, in a positive light.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Improvements included painting the cabinets a moody Benjamin Moore Crownsville Gray, building a custom oak butcher block, and installing a striking custom brass backsplash behind the range.
    — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of painting
Verb
  • Washington has a history of exaggerating the competitive threat from rivals, whether that was the Soviet Union or Japan.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Kennedy has also sought to personally reform the agency’s vaccine policy, firing all 17 of its vaccine advisers and replacing them with his own picks, many of whom have questioned the benefit of vaccines while exaggerating their harms.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of exaggerating
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  • In November 2020, Lupe was in the final weeks of her pregnancy when dark spots began distorting her vision.
    — Carina Heckert, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • The least costly and least distorting way to solve the entire financing gap is to extend Social Security's base beyond paychecks to capital income -- capital gains, dividends, interest and pass-through business income.
    — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of distorting
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  • Soon, though, the musicians fill in the midrange with blushing chords and a bell-tone melody that pulls gently away from the root note, creating a gentle tension.
    — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026
  • That gradually began to change over a few hours of Colquitt’s patient mending, shadowing, blushing, and eyelash-affixing.
    — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
Definition of blushing
Noun
  • Across the world, travelers are looking toward truly immersive experiences that invite them to weave, carve, throw clay, dye fabric, or cook alongside local communities.
    — Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • And the Bluesign System Black Limits (BSBL) establishes threshold limits for substances contained in chemical formulations used during manufacturing, such as dyes.
    — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of dye

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