coloration

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Recent Examples of coloration Suffice it to say that this butterfly has evolved cryptic coloration so as to hide among the equally cryptic surfaces of the alpine landscape. Lewis Hyde, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025 These roaches are often found in leaf litter and mulch, so their coloration helps to hide or camouflage them against predators. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025 Dr Kaelin is a senior scientist in genetics at Stanford Medicine who has been studying the genetics of coloration and color patterns in mammals for more than two decades. Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 The findings not only elucidated the peculiar origins of some cats’ charismatic coloration, but also revealed new insights about a familiar gene. Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for coloration
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Noun
  • Bauer has vitiligo, an uncommon skin condition among humans and animals that causes skin to lose its natural pigmentation.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
  • Similar to Rare’s original Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, Bouncy Blush has jaw-dropping pigmentation with a matte finish.
    The Glamour editors, Glamour, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • Inspired by the gorgeous sunset hues, REFY’s new launch sees the Topaz shade in the brand’s bestselling Gloss Highlighter now entering the lip gloss range, creating that dewy, light-reflecting and radiant summer-ready look with perfectly balanced pigments.
    Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • These particles reflect the water’s color back to the surface—hence the relatively intense turquoise hues.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • The Nectar Lip Oils come in six ultra-glossy shades, including two — Strawberry Vanilla and Pink Watermelon — that adjust with your skin’s pH to create a custom tint.
    Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
  • From using the pigment as a cheek tint to mixing the color into moisturizers, the cream texture has been the foundation of Danessa Myricks Beauty since the beginning.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • And while her music has always had a tinge of country traditions, Cyrus’s approach has always been a little more understated.
    Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
  • Small black and white spots dot the lizards’ backs, and their tails have a slight blue tinge.
    Aspen Pflughoeft July 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Offer a Gesture of Goodwill When your new boss is officially hired or promoted, use your first meeting as an opportunity to set a positive tone.
    Melody Wilding, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • In footage captured by concert-goers on July 9, Wonder is heard speaking in a light-hearted tone.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 15 July 2025

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“Coloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coloration. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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