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coloring book

American  

noun

  • coloring books
    plural
  1. a children's book of outline drawings for coloring in crayons, watercolors, etc.


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The image invokes a children’s coloring book with darker undertones, blending various cartoon and drawing styles to depict Adam and Eve in paradise.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2026

After the backlash, Hoover publicly apologized and announced the plans for the coloring book were canceled.

From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2024

“I don’t like going out,” he said, huddled over a princess coloring book with his 6-year-old sister last week.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 5, 2023

Banc has since published two more AI-generated books, including an adult coloring book, with more in the works.

From Reuters ● Feb. 21, 2023

Attitude forgotten, Penny grabs a handful and promptly begins to scribble all over the coloring book, as well as Mrs. V’s table.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper

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