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
In an 1899 anthropological study, William Ripley classified people using head shape, hair type, pigmentation and stature.
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John P. Jackson, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
Leaves are trifoliate and a lovely blue-green in color, presenting a perfect contrast to the brilliant yellow pigmentation of its flowers, a color that has been described as startling, electric, phosphorescent and high voltage.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
If the intense pigmentation of the Liquid Blush is a dealbreaker, the Bouncy Blush might be your best bet.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 28 Mar. 2025
These cats look white as a result of their skin and fur having no pigmentation.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
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John P. Jackson, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
Leaves are trifoliate and a lovely blue-green in color, presenting a perfect contrast to the brilliant yellow pigmentation of its flowers, a color that has been described as startling, electric, phosphorescent and high voltage.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
If the intense pigmentation of the Liquid Blush is a dealbreaker, the Bouncy Blush might be your best bet.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 28 Mar. 2025
These cats look white as a result of their skin and fur having no pigmentation.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmentation
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The coloration of light in this image does not depict a true optical rainbow as would be seen by the naked eye, but rather a colored representation of different wavelengths of light that highlight the instrument's capability to analyze various components of the solar atmosphere.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
15 May 2025
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According to the research this unusual coloration was underpinned by the unique water chemistry of the time and the evolution of photosynthesis.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Comfortable dress shoes are a worthwhile gamble, accenting the tone of the outfit with the rationale of a day spent walking around (sometimes through mud).—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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Dickinson shifts the tone in Loachian scenes with a parole officer and later a counselor.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Such are the joys of instant replays, where definitive is a warm gray color.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2025
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Because many trans people, especially trans people of color, are underemployed and lack health insurance, affording gender-affirming care isn’t always possible.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
12 May 2025
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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