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
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.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Changes in your skin's pigmentation is another potential risk with laser therapy.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 27 Aug. 2025
Albinism in dolphins is caused by a genetic mutation affecting the production of melanin, which creates a lack of pigmentation.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Could the pigmentation be the result of a spontaneous genetic mutation affecting pigment-producing cells, or might it be inherited through a recessive trait that only rarely appears?
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Changes in your skin's pigmentation is another potential risk with laser therapy.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 27 Aug. 2025
Albinism in dolphins is caused by a genetic mutation affecting the production of melanin, which creates a lack of pigmentation.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Could the pigmentation be the result of a spontaneous genetic mutation affecting pigment-producing cells, or might it be inherited through a recessive trait that only rarely appears?
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmentation
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The researchers focused on true tessellations, in which geometric tiles are discrete structural pieces separated by softer seams, rather than purely visual or hollow patterns such as animal coloration or honeycombs.—
Anirban Mukhopadhyay,
Scientific American,
5 Jan. 2026
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Seamless stitching and different coloration on the Creature’s body reflect how Victor has pieced it together from body parts found on the battlefield.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2026
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The system adapts to tone and intent without forcing app switching or blank-page starts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Scott says these tones work beautifully across both flooring and wall surfaces, and create seamless, layered interiors that feel grounded and connected to nature.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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He was drawn to the kinds of exotic materials favored by the Japanese—among them, rare stones such as color-changing alexandrites and blue-green Paraíba tourmalines—as opposed to, say, emeralds, a staple of the Indian-jewelry repertoire.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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With a Black/Black/Light Graphite color combination, the style blacks out the entire nubuck leather upper with lighter graphite accents on the tongue and insole branding.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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