How to Use color in in a Sentence

color in

phrasal verb
  • The goal of the resort’s redesign was to bring the soft desert colors in.
    Ryan Slattery, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Gucci, Chanel, and many more showed the trendy color in the form of tights.
    Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2023
  • He was added to the Sadler’s Wells company in 1952, the first dancer of color in the troupe.
    Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The tinge of color in the sky is a bit brighter as the evening sun dipped back under the surface.
    Jasmine Browley, Essence, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Where is the best place to see fall foliage colors in fall 2024?
    Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Next, twist the lens to learn six colors in four languages, as the lens glows to match each hue.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Unlike the green outlines, the petals seemed to have been colored in by hand.
    Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2023
  • This isn’t the first time Lopez has embraced lighter colors in the fall and winter.
    Brendan Le, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
  • The change in plumage from a drab olive color in the winter to bright yellow in the summer is a sight to see.
    John Heasly, USA TODAY, 6 July 2023
  • The league hired four coaches of color in a single cycle, a record for the NFL.
    Mike Freeman, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024
  • And then the fantasist in me later will right the wrongs, color in my past.
    Miriam Katz, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2023
  • There are a lot of clear cuts and contrasting colors in place.
    Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2024
  • And Antares burns a reddish-orange color in the heart of Scorpio.
    Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The main cast is all-Black, and plays on the history of people of color in slasher flicks.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Dec. 2023
  • The dress comes in 38 colors in addition to white, which are available in sizes S–XXL.
    Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
  • But there’s nothing like a dazzling display of colors in the sky.
    Kate Armanini, BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2023
  • The leak claims that rose will be one of the colors in the iPhone 16 Pro’s wardrobe and will be the only completely new shade on offer.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The orange, red and gray beanie was the only pop of color in the outfit ensemble.
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Swap in linens that are lighter than the boldest color in your bedroom to soften the whole palette.
    Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2024
  • Students of color in high schools across the country spoke to NBC News, sharing a range of concerns in the lead-up to the ruling.
    Char Adams, NBC News, 29 June 2023
  • Add a wallpaper backsplash in soft pink tones for a pop of color in the bathroom.
    Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Even the people closest to you may show their true colors in a way that surprises you.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Even the people closest to you may show their true colors in a way that surprises you.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The Kindle now comes in a lovely matcha green color in addition to black, too.
    Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Stop by the park’s nature center to pick up a Sandhill Crane magnet that can be colored in.
    Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Match the colors in the wreath to your holiday decor for a cohesive palette.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Once dry, paint the vase to create an unexpected pop of color in your home.
    Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2024
  • Among them, 80% spell out the share of people of color in senior management or board roles.
    Byruth Umoh, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Mix your blooming gel and white gel color in a one-to-one ratio and apply this on top of your base color.
    Annie Blay, Allure, 27 June 2023
  • Known for their vibrant color, these potatoes are wonderful on their own but also shine as a pop of color in an assortment.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2024

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