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
Those are paired with a soothing lineup of Centella asiatica, madecassoside, panthenol, and allantoin to keep skin balanced (as irritation can worsen pigmentation).
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026
Even with improved disease control, many patients are left managing the lasting effects of HS—particularly scarring and post-inflammatory pigmentation.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
This under-$20 Vitamin C spot treatment targets pigmentation and post-blemish marks without irritation.
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Ultraviolet light is known to accelerate collagen breakdown and uneven pigmentation, so regular use prevents further damage and maintains skin quality.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026
Even with improved disease control, many patients are left managing the lasting effects of HS—particularly scarring and post-inflammatory pigmentation.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
This under-$20 Vitamin C spot treatment targets pigmentation and post-blemish marks without irritation.
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Ultraviolet light is known to accelerate collagen breakdown and uneven pigmentation, so regular use prevents further damage and maintains skin quality.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmentation
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The hyperspectral analysis basically studies the feathers of developing embryos, whose coloration varies between male and female embryos.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Hatchlings, which can be about 6 to 8 inches long, have a distinctive bright green coloration on their heads that fades at around one month old.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Before the match even began, a group of fans lined up for line dancing, setting a patriotic tone for the afternoon at downtown Miami's FIFA Fan Fest.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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But a director hired to helm a pilot, as James Burrows, who died Friday at 85, was again and again — almost as a lucky charm — helps set the tone for the series.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Incumbents have run on the perception that the transplants who have moved into working-class neighborhoods are pushing residents out while imposing their politics on more moderate communities of color.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Smoke particles scatter sunlight, often creating deeper orange and red colors near the horizon.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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