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Recent Examples of coloration
The chemistry of the melanin and the coloration of feathers.
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Quanta Magazine, 21 Aug. 2025
Brindle coloration, like Fats has, is considered a particularly desirable characteristic.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
The state launched an investigation and confirmed that the vibrant coloration resulted from the ingestion of anticoagulant rodenticide diphacinone.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Prefers oak‑pine woodlands at mid‑elevations and has dark brown to reddish coloration with reddish hairs.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Quanta Magazine, 21 Aug. 2025
Brindle coloration, like Fats has, is considered a particularly desirable characteristic.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
The state launched an investigation and confirmed that the vibrant coloration resulted from the ingestion of anticoagulant rodenticide diphacinone.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Prefers oak‑pine woodlands at mid‑elevations and has dark brown to reddish coloration with reddish hairs.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coloration
Noun
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According to the brand, the serum is the first of its kind, using patented A30 Complex, a combination of powerful antioxidants, to target UV damage, pigmentation, dehydration, and irritation.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
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The beauty ingredient is known for helping exfoliate skin and improve collagen production, which typically results in brighter skin and diminished fine lines and hyper pigmentation.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Macklovich also shifted into a formal all-black tuxedo, and the wedding party donned different hues of pink for the ceremony.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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All visitors are struck by the long colored ribbon extending over a hundred yards throughout the store, drawing them inside to experience all its shimmering hues.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Laundress Whites Detergent really boosts the brightness of everything—and no yellowish tint that often comes from bleaching clothes.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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By adding a glossy tint to bare nails, a rosehip oil manicure shares the same DNA as lip gloss nails and jelly nails.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
5 Oct. 2025
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Bahraini pearls usually have a reddish tinge, so that red-velvet box al-Mahmood favors tends to enhance their luster.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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McKenzie was preparing to watch Buffalo’s game Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens with a tinge of envy.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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One can listen to the laughter suddenly drop away as the tone turns serious — knowing that at any moment violence may break out.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Pick a shade with less of the pastel Ely mentioned, instead opting for one that is deeper in tone and/or has a touch more warmth.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Coloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coloration. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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