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coloring

[kuhl-er-ing] / ˈkʌl ər ɪŋ /
NOUN
coloration
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Their vivid blue coloring is a result of the microscopic scales on the backs of their wings, which reflect light.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

This provides a consistent backdrop of pink foliage, allowing an insect with similar coloring to remain hidden from predators.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

And that could be coloring perceptions of the job market for the job seekers themselves, and for their friends and family.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“Not for nothing, I assume adult coloring books sell better than literary fiction,” says Zeiba.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Distracted by coloring the eggs, I didn’t think much about exactly why Grandma Caye was leaving Belize.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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