color break
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Printing. in a colored print, the point or line where one color stops and another begins.
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Botany. the start of color change in a ripening fruit, such as when a tomato shows the first bit of color other than green.
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Horticulture. a flower whose color differs markedly from that of the parent, or a differently colored cultivated variety of a particular flower.
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visual refreshment in a graphic, décor, etc., created by a different or contrasting color, or a color from a different palette.
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an element introducing a shift in tone, style, or mood to provide variety, as in a performance or presentation.
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Part of its reoriented mission is to foster more equity in the music industry, helping women and people of color break into executive roles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2023
We spoke with Bryant about her work, gender gaps, and what we can do to make sure that more women and people of color break into the tech world.
From The Verge ● Dec. 8, 2014
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