for color

idiom

: in order to make something more colorful
She used red peppers in the salad for color.

Examples of for color in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Johnson the Younger has an unfamiliar genius for color, the lapidarian technique of a jeweler and a devotion to evocative abstraction. Roberta Smith, New York Times, 30 May 2024 Updating spaces—especially with the right colors—is key to creating a positive environment: Our respondents said that the #1 role for color in the home is to create a relaxing and peaceful environment. Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2024 And there aren’t any preset or customizable layouts for your workspace like, for example, one for color grading and one for text entry. PCMAG, 10 May 2024 The bottom half of the strip, beneath the Corsair logo (and power button), is for changing the lighting effect, while the top half is for color. PCMAG, 6 May 2024 The line caters to a range of skin tones, from cool ivory to deep bronze, and also includes two neutralizing shades in yellow and pink for color correcting. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 3 May 2024 Add a bucket hat matching your skirt for color coordination and a pair of platform sandals for comfort and style. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 May 2024 Sprinkle with paprika and green scallions for color. Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024 The display testing was also positive, with one of the best displays for color coverage and brightness. PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024

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“For color.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20color. Accessed 4 Jun. 2024.

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