COLORATION Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

coloration

noun

Definition of coloration

as in pigmentation

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

achromatism

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Recent Examples of coloration Research published in 2022 found that body coloration in the black rat snake and other North American rat snakes is influenced by temperature, with darker individuals more common in cooler regions. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 Like other outdoor plants, coleus requires several hours of full, direct sun each day to grow properly, maintain its coloration, and eventually bloom. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 The researchers reported effective coloration with fewer auxiliary chemicals and said the medium could be recovered after dyeing. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 If the coloration is uneven, your food could cook unevenly as well. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coloration

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Noun

Therapists begin facials with face-scanning wands and other probes, to measure your lipid shield, pigmentation, hydration and elasticity, and then cater their approach to the precise needs of your skin in that moment.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Yes, that’s twice as many treatment options as the previous Series 2 mask—which means this pick is clinically proven to diminish the appearance of crepiness by stimulating collagen and elastin, as well as pigmentation concerns.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of pigmentation

Noun

In true Brooklinen fashion, there are a few distinct hues to choose from, including muted and vibrant colors.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2026
Consider her all-brown attire proof that the neutral can be worn monochromatically, and can be mix-and-matched from light to dark hues.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of hue

Noun

Exactly two hours of solid Nashville songcraft, well-performed… in a vein where actual, definable country sounds predominate, but with just enough pop tinge to go down easy with the west coast palate… What is wrong with this picture?

— Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Cooler white dwarfs with atmospheres of mixed hydrogen and helium show a more cyan or pale blue tinge.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of tinge

Noun

After the last percussive hit, a drum stretched and warped to sound a bit like a robot powering down, comes an ensemble of bell tones, rising like mist at dawn.

— Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
The tone of these sorts of interactions has changed over the course of this season, as different people from different worlds have collided and been able to get past the impossibility of it.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of tone

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