coloration
noun
col·or·a·tion
ˌkə-lə-ˈrā-shən 
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a
: characteristic quality
the newspapers … took on the former coloration of the magazine—
L. B. Seltzer
L. B. Seltzer
b
: aspect suggesting an attitude
the chameleon talent for taking on the intellectual coloration of whatever idea he happened to fasten onto—Budd Schulberg
Budd Schulberg3
: subtle variation of intensity or quality of tone
a wide range of coloration from the orchestra
Examples of coloration in a Sentence
the coloration of a flower
the bright yellow coloration of the curtains
wine glasses with circle designs and blue and green colorations
He attempted to give a religious coloration to the war.
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According to the research this unusual coloration was underpinned by the unique water chemistry of the time and the evolution of photosynthesis.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2025
The instrument is finished off in a vibrant Heritage Cherry Sunburst coloration.
—Chris Barilla, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
For juniors, there were about six unique types and then variants of those that differed in size and proportions and skin texture and coloration.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
While the preservation process had affected the coloration of the shark, turning its normally dark brown skin lighter, many physical features remained intact and were carefully measured by the team, led by Maria J. Indurain of the Programa de Conservación de Tiburones, Universidad de Antofagasta.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2025
The instrument is finished off in a vibrant Heritage Cherry Sunburst coloration.
—Chris Barilla, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
For juniors, there were about six unique types and then variants of those that differed in size and proportions and skin texture and coloration.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
While the preservation process had affected the coloration of the shark, turning its normally dark brown skin lighter, many physical features remained intact and were carefully measured by the team, led by Maria J. Indurain of the Programa de Conservación de Tiburones, Universidad de Antofagasta.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for coloration
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“Coloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coloration. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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