coloring
noun
col·or·ing
ˈkə-lə-riŋ 
Examples of coloring in a Sentence
Her favorite activities include playing with stuffed animals and coloring.
Our product contains no artificial coloring or flavoring.
She added some blue food coloring to the icing.
This scarf will look great with your coloring.
He has very light coloring.
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After writing a viral blogpost about the ingredients found in a Chick-fil-A sandwich including food coloring, MSG and refined grains, the company invited Hari to their headquarters to discuss her concerns.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
The new species was identified by its call, size, texture, eyes, coloring, toe shape and other subtle physical features, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
The previous version, fountain lemonade from Minute Maid, was just that—a run-of-the-mill fountain drink made with high fructose corn syrup, additives, and food coloring.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Various parts of the rose, such as petals, hips, and leaves, have been used in medicine, teas, coloring, perfume, and skincare.1
Rose water is made by steaming rose petals.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
The new species was identified by its call, size, texture, eyes, coloring, toe shape and other subtle physical features, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
The previous version, fountain lemonade from Minute Maid, was just that—a run-of-the-mill fountain drink made with high fructose corn syrup, additives, and food coloring.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Various parts of the rose, such as petals, hips, and leaves, have been used in medicine, teas, coloring, perfume, and skincare.1
Rose water is made by steaming rose petals.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Coloring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coloring. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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coloring
noun
col·or·ing
ˈkəl-(ə-)riŋ
1
: the act of applying colors
2
: something that produces color
food coloring
3
: the effect produced by applying or combining colors
5
: change of appearance (as by adding color)
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