DISCOLORATION Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

discoloration

noun

Definition of discoloration

as in staining

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as in abrasion

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Recent Examples of discoloration The formula also has jojoba-seed extract, which is rich in vitamins to help soothe and tone, as well as turmeric root extract, which works to combat redness and discoloration that can come along with sagging. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026 If cleaning isn’t resolving discoloration and there are noticeable scratches or rough spots on the surface, the fixture likely needs to be replaced. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 25 Oct. 2026 Its formula features Concentrated Miracle Broth, antioxidant-rich Lime Tea Concentrate, and Clarity Algae to help defend against free radicals and improve discoloration. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 Formulated with ingredients like glutathione, kojic acid, turmeric, ceramides, vitamin C, and niacinamide, these patches help improve the look of hyperpigmentation and discoloration. — Vivien Lee, InStyle, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for discoloration

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Noun

If the weather is both hot and humid, the yellow staining can’t be washed out, forcing brands to dye the wool a darker color, affecting the final product design.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Bleach is genuinely good at killing mildew and lifting the biological staining that makes white grout look gray.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of staining

Noun

Also avoid digging or raking over the root zone, which Abdi says can sever sensitive roots or cause abrasions, encouraging pests and diseases to enter the tree.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 1 Nov. 2026
Left alone, dry eye can create tiny abrasions on the cornea, raise infection risk and in rare cases cause scarring that permanently affects vision.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of abrasion

Noun

But the scariest shocker was the resurrection of Devin Singletary, a healthy scratch in Weeks 3-5.

— Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
Officers immediately responding to a citizen’s call found scratch marks above the store’s front door and the males gone, police said.

— Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of scratch

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