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Recent Examples of chromaticity
Represented by the coordinates on the CIE chromaticity diagram, this color can be described as a shade of beige or off-white.
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Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Apr. 2026
In our testing, the Cintiq Pro 17 covered 100% of the sRGB space (which is very similar to Rec. 709) and 98.1% of DCI-P3 (see the chromaticity chart above).
—PCMAG, 26 Jan. 2024
Validation experiments to mimic lighting, display and sensing applications demonstrated that chromaticity, a measure of colorfulness separate from brightness, could be controlled with much more precision than the human eye can detect.
—Meeri Kim | Inside Science, ABC News, 11 July 2021
The saffron from Navelli, L'Aquila, Abruzzo considered among the best in the world, isn’t added to alter the chromaticity, but rather for the flavor.
—Valentina Di Donato, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2021
Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Apr. 2026
In our testing, the Cintiq Pro 17 covered 100% of the sRGB space (which is very similar to Rec. 709) and 98.1% of DCI-P3 (see the chromaticity chart above).
—PCMAG, 26 Jan. 2024
Validation experiments to mimic lighting, display and sensing applications demonstrated that chromaticity, a measure of colorfulness separate from brightness, could be controlled with much more precision than the human eye can detect.
—Meeri Kim | Inside Science, ABC News, 11 July 2021
The saffron from Navelli, L'Aquila, Abruzzo considered among the best in the world, isn’t added to alter the chromaticity, but rather for the flavor.
—Valentina Di Donato, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chromaticity
Noun
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Adjusting the phase of light can unintentionally change its brightness, potentially affecting security.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Add the lime juice just before serving to preserve brightness and prevent bitterness.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Knowing elements like hue, value, chroma, and whether a color is warm or cool can all guide you towards picking hues that feel good in your space.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Aug. 2025
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The hunter green of the 1980s is back—but with a little less chroma.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bright nail colors are always more popular during the summer, but this year, saturation levels are reaching record-breaking highs.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
1 June 2026
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They’re never getting rid of the over-saturation of idols and advantages and twists.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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The rules produced by students at Eton in 1847, by contrast, outlawed the use of hands for propelling the ball.—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Blaming American negotiators Despite Israel’s displeasure with the emerging agreement, its relatively muted response stands in stark contrast to the fierce campaign Netanyahu waged against the 2015 Iran nuclear deal signed by former President Barack Obama.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Sneaking the scraps out the back door for their children showed that those working in the enslaver’s home gave value and meaning to leftovers for our children.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Expect temperatures to climb into the low 90s, with a heat index or feels-like value in the upper 90s by the afternoon.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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There is a remarkable lightness to Tuchel, a candour and directness.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The lightness of Marley hair makes this protective style one of the least damaging on the scalp.—
Amira Rasool,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Chromaticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chromaticity. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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