as in pigmentation
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Recent Examples of coloration
Bright red stems add to the plant’s striking coloration throughout the year.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
The social groups, unique coloration and noisy habits make the acorn woodpecker one of our more interesting and easier to find forest neighbors.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
This inert pigment is deposited into feathers and hair, thereby creating orange coloration.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Once at the fish counter, look for selections that appear vibrant, with even coloration and no brown spots or dark edges.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
The social groups, unique coloration and noisy habits make the acorn woodpecker one of our more interesting and easier to find forest neighbors.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
This inert pigment is deposited into feathers and hair, thereby creating orange coloration.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Once at the fish counter, look for selections that appear vibrant, with even coloration and no brown spots or dark edges.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coloration
Noun
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Sunscreen prevents further collagen breakdown and pigmentation.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sunscreen prevents further collagen breakdown and pigmentation.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Thanks to the religious hostilities that burst open in the late sixteenth century, the prevailing hue is blood.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Canyon View Trail and Camp Ohlone Road provide excellent wildflower-spotting opportunities, carpeted at times in hues of yellow and gold.—
Alissa Greenberg,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The cooling applicator feels oh-so-soothing and the primer’s slight tint adds an additional brightening effect around my eyes.—
Cathy Nelson,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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The powder in this puff is extremely fine (almost like baking powder) and has a subtle peachy-pink tint before blending out.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This deep cool brown gets a metallic tinge from bronze brown balayage, making the tresses look super shiny and rich.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Without proper attention, a carafe will take on a brown tinge, and limescale buildup will eventually reduce the machine's efficiency, leading to bitter-tasting coffee and other malfunctions.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Romvari herself grew up on an island in British Columbia, and the natural landscape plays a significant role in her movie’s textures and tones.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The younger journalist brings a softer tone to his reports.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Coloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coloration. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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