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Recent Examples of coloration
According to the National Park Service, albinism is a genetic mutation that prevents the production of melanin (a pigment that gives an animal its color) in the cells, while leucism is the partial loss of all types of pigmentation, resulting in patches of white coloration.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
However, Lopez noted that consistent coloration is a good sign.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
The Italian producer—a division of Prosperity Textiles—modernized its offering by installing a waterless textile coloration system called Cooltrans two years ago.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Both the Allen’s and Rufous hummingbirds have similar coloration, with males sporting bright reddish-orange throats with white bib.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
However, Lopez noted that consistent coloration is a good sign.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
The Italian producer—a division of Prosperity Textiles—modernized its offering by installing a waterless textile coloration system called Cooltrans two years ago.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Both the Allen’s and Rufous hummingbirds have similar coloration, with males sporting bright reddish-orange throats with white bib.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coloration
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According to the National Park Service, albinism is a genetic mutation that prevents the production of melanin (a pigment that gives an animal its color) in the cells, while leucism is the partial loss of all types of pigmentation, resulting in patches of white coloration.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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With more than 4,100 Amazon ratings and glowing reviews regarding pigmentation, quality, staying power, and ease of application, this popular lipstick has been a go-to pick since its first launch.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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Its design blends sculpted carbon fiber with crimson hues, creating a visual symphony that feels alive even at rest.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The house’s signature elegance has been woven into the styles, too, with the quartet showcasing classic silhouettes, subtle hues, and timeless materials that create a quiet luxury feel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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The brand’s $27 hybrid skin tint/foundation stick, too, has become a top seller.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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The silky, lightweight formula melts right in and leaves behind a natural, glowy tint that evens things out without feeling heavy or greasy.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Oct. 2025
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Baker grew up in Atchison, Kansas, and was a standout softball player, Matthews said, with a tinge of pride.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 Nov. 2025
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And those are some tentpole moments that will always have a tinge of sadness no matter what.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The metallic red and green hues deliver that classic Christmas feel, while the rose gold and gold tones add a bit of sparkle to your daily hydration, and can only be found at Target.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Prescott was troubled by the significant differences in tone, headlines and emphasis when covering the war, and condemned the BBC for allegedly misreporting the proportion of Palestinian women and children killed by Israeli military actions.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Coloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coloration. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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