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 People with varicose veins who have skin discoloration around their ankles should also seek treatment from a vein specialist, Stoughton said. — Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026 Symptoms usually affect one breast and can include discoloration, a persistent rash, swelling, warmth, skin that looks pitted like an orange peel and a nipple that turns inward, according to the National Cancer Institute. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 My impression of bath mats was that there was little to nothing to do about mildew, puddles of water, and discoloration. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026 Medicube has a wide selection of sheet masks and overnight peel masks that address discoloration, uneven skin tone, wrinkles, or dryness. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for discoloration

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Noun

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
Dylan Gould, director of design at Cargo Workshop, says clients often have concerns about marble staining, etching, or not holding up well.

— Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of staining

Noun

With grip and lightweight comfort, the latest footwear styles feature an Avalon® Gecko TPU sole complete with a lighter-than-rubber material that provides abrasion resistance and slip resistance on terrain in wet and dry conditions.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Most had abrasions and small cuts, and all but the driver have since been treated and released, authorities said Monday during a press briefing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of abrasion

Noun

The album featured the sexy, chicken-scratch funk of the 1970s melted down to something slow and gooey next to early-morning comedown music for a ’90s-style sunrise in the chill-out room.

— Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
The ice cream shop, currently open in the Brookside area, is known for its small-batch, made-from-scratch French-style ice cream and rotating flavor lineup.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

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