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colorist
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colorist, n. [Cf. F. coloriste.].
One who colors; an artist who excels in the use of colors; one to whom coloring is of prime importance. [1913 Webster]
"Titian, Paul Veronese, Van Dyck, and the rest of the good colorists." [1913 Webster]
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