as in pigmentation
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Recent Examples of coloration
On the other hand, white variegated hosta with extensive white coloration or with thin leaves are likely to burn in full sun.
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Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
Chonkers is also distinguished by his light fur, in contrast to the darker coloration of the California sea lions.
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Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
That kind of split coloration is considered extremely rare.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Their coloration, which ranges from pale pink to deep violet, is influenced by pigmentation and habitat factors such as light exposure and sediment composition.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
Chonkers is also distinguished by his light fur, in contrast to the darker coloration of the California sea lions.
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Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
That kind of split coloration is considered extremely rare.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Their coloration, which ranges from pale pink to deep violet, is influenced by pigmentation and habitat factors such as light exposure and sediment composition.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coloration
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Pavise Dynamic Age Defense SPF 50 – a photostable formula designed to maintain UV absorption for up to eight hours of natural sunlight while also targeting pigmentation, inflammation and visible signs of aging.
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Certain medications, digestive conditions, fiber intake, sunlight exposure, age, and skin pigmentation, can also affect vitamin D levels.
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The high-quality dress can be worn all summer long, in playful hues like white and green.
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Ahead, find more nail artists’ takes on chrome aura nail ideas, from blushing nude tips to sunset hues, to screenshot for your next salon appointment.
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This now-$13 skin tint has an extensive fan base, including Martha Stewart, Bella Hadid, and Eva Longoria.
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Participants will learn how to use pastel tints and expressive doodles to design ocean waves, seashells, coral, seaweed, and coastal plants.
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There’s more than a tinge of folk horror to this lingering mystery, which brings to mind the 1973 genre landmark The Wicker Man, in which a puritanical police officer travels to a remote island community that’s reverted to old pagan ways.
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The yellow tinge in the sclera of her eyes suggests a liver issue and that too is consistent with the bloodwork.
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April 20 – May 20 Taurus, your presence sets the tone today.
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Sandlin setting the tone was huge.
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“Coloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coloration. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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