color in
phrasal verb
colored in; coloring in; colors in
: to add color to (a shape or picture) by using markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc.
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During his 30-year tenure at Marvel, Perlmutter has been blamed for holding back the inclusion of women and people of color in the studio’s films.
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The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
Her leadership and her compassion, including championing women and people of color in science, has enormously benefited the scientific enterprise, and all of us.
—Anthony Fauci, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
The tribute will celebrate Langley’s career, steadfast leadership and her role in redefining popular culture, as well as fostering a more inclusive industry by creating opportunities for women and people of color in the entertainment industry.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
Taylor Wilson: How did OJ's chase, Marco, the trial and really all of this drama surrounding him in the '90s, act as a precursor to some of the tensions related to policing in communities of color in the years since?
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
The Kardashians star, 39, unveiled her auburn hair color in photos released on Monday for her latest collection with Fabletics, titled Khloé V3.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
The cones will not be able to fully pick up colors in the dim light conditions, while the rods will pick up on the blues and greens, causing those hues to be more easily discernable than other colors in low light, Snyder added.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
During the day, when there's plenty of light, our eyes are most sensitive to colors in the greenish-yellow part of the spectrum.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
For makeup, Dunst opted for a natural look with a pop of color in her bold red lipstick choice.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
Her leadership and her compassion, including championing women and people of color in science, has enormously benefited the scientific enterprise, and all of us.
—Anthony Fauci, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
The tribute will celebrate Langley’s career, steadfast leadership and her role in redefining popular culture, as well as fostering a more inclusive industry by creating opportunities for women and people of color in the entertainment industry.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
Taylor Wilson: How did OJ's chase, Marco, the trial and really all of this drama surrounding him in the '90s, act as a precursor to some of the tensions related to policing in communities of color in the years since?
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
The Kardashians star, 39, unveiled her auburn hair color in photos released on Monday for her latest collection with Fabletics, titled Khloé V3.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
The cones will not be able to fully pick up colors in the dim light conditions, while the rods will pick up on the blues and greens, causing those hues to be more easily discernable than other colors in low light, Snyder added.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
During the day, when there's plenty of light, our eyes are most sensitive to colors in the greenish-yellow part of the spectrum.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
For makeup, Dunst opted for a natural look with a pop of color in her bold red lipstick choice.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Color in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20in. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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