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Recent Examples of coloration
The Iran war hasn’t yet taken on the coloration of an economic threat, although that bulks large on the horizon if the disruption of oil supplies created by the closing of the Strait of Hormuz continues or tightens or the Middle East energy infrastructure sustains more damage.
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Michael Hiltzik, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Stone veining and coloration are unrepeatable by nature, which is either a feature or a risk, depending on your personality.
—Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Some are bright and showy while others are more subtle in coloration.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Researchers identified the species based on body size, scale patterns, coloration, finger and toe structure, and skin texture.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
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Michael Hiltzik, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Stone veining and coloration are unrepeatable by nature, which is either a feature or a risk, depending on your personality.
—Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Some are bright and showy while others are more subtle in coloration.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Researchers identified the species based on body size, scale patterns, coloration, finger and toe structure, and skin texture.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coloration
Noun
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Even with improved disease control, many patients are left managing the lasting effects of HS—particularly scarring and post-inflammatory pigmentation.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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This under-$20 Vitamin C spot treatment targets pigmentation and post-blemish marks without irritation.—
Anita Bhagwandas,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Enjoy the mixture of black, blue and yellow hues on the male.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The shampoo uses highly concentrated violet pigments (which give it that signature purple hue) to neutralize yellow tones on contact.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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So your eggs don't end up with yolks that have a greenish tint, boil them for exactly 11 minutes, 30 seconds.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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Stove-pipe sponges, which grow to about five feet tall, are slender, cylindrical, and often in hues of purple, while wide giant barrel sponges typically display a reddish tint.—
Erik Trinidad,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
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Now, the Hawks’ trouncing the Knicks in this category may be a tinge inflated, if only because of matchups.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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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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The game started with a frenetic pace, with the Wild clearly looking to set the physical tone with 18 hits in the first 20 minutes.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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It’s also stacked with reliable tone-evening ingredients like tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and arbutin, plus supportive ingredients like ceramides, panthenol, and hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated and balanced.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 May 2026
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“Coloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coloration. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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