as in coloration
the natural coloring of people, animals, or plants
Chlorophyll causes the green pigmentation in plants.
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Recent Examples of pigmentation
Made with exfoliating glycolic acid, soothing chamomile, and moisturizing shea butter, the formula can also even out excess pigmentation and reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 June 2025
Hiroyuki Sasaki/Kyushu University Without getting too deep into the genetics, the X chromosome holds the code for black or orange pigmentation (white is driven by another mechanism).
—New Atlas, 24 May 2025
The wolves have broader heads, more powerful jaws and shoulders, and a white coat consistent with pigmentation genes discovered in fossil DNA.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Named after the child who discovered it, the eel-loach was identified by its lack of pigmentation and body shape.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 June 2025
Hiroyuki Sasaki/Kyushu University Without getting too deep into the genetics, the X chromosome holds the code for black or orange pigmentation (white is driven by another mechanism).
—New Atlas, 24 May 2025
The wolves have broader heads, more powerful jaws and shoulders, and a white coat consistent with pigmentation genes discovered in fossil DNA.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Named after the child who discovered it, the eel-loach was identified by its lack of pigmentation and body shape.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmentation
Noun
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Suffice it to say that this butterfly has evolved cryptic coloration so as to hide among the equally cryptic surfaces of the alpine landscape.—
Lewis Hyde,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
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These roaches are often found in leaf litter and mulch, so their coloration helps to hide or camouflage them against predators.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2025
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Glassy is the key word, of course, suggesting that the new tone has been retooled to fit with the Liquid Glass design of Apple’s new software.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Combined with earthy or neutral tones like mocha mousse, sand, or light gray, these capri jeans become the ideal base for elegant and effortless summer looks.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
21 June 2025
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This would be a great fit for a home office where multiple people are often printing out full color promotional sheets or invitations.—
Brad Bourque,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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While some hyperpigmentation-fighting ingredients can be too harsh on skin of color, azelaic acid isn’t one of them.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
29 June 2025
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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