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
The wolves have broader heads, more powerful jaws and shoulders, and a white coat consistent with pigmentation genes discovered in fossil DNA.
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Brightening Ingredients Ingredients like vitamin C, niacinamide, and licorice extract work wonders to even out pigmentation concerns.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
In fact, pairing an antioxidant serum like this one with sunscreen enhances its UV-deflecting power, boosting efficacy and providing extra protection against sun damage that leads to pigmentation and skin laxity.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 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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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Brightening Ingredients Ingredients like vitamin C, niacinamide, and licorice extract work wonders to even out pigmentation concerns.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
In fact, pairing an antioxidant serum like this one with sunscreen enhances its UV-deflecting power, boosting efficacy and providing extra protection against sun damage that leads to pigmentation and skin laxity.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 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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While the preservation process had affected the coloration of the shark, turning its normally dark brown skin lighter, many physical features remained intact and were carefully measured by the team, led by Maria J. Indurain of the Programa de Conservación de Tiburones, Universidad de Antofagasta.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Hublot has applied its expertise in material coloration to two models—the Big Bang Unico 42 mm and the Big Bang One Click 33 mm—that come bathed in soothing blue-green tones of ceramic, dubbed Petrol Blue and Mint Green.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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This has resulted in consumers questioning if the products are meant for deeper skin tones at all.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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Hints, Clues, Answers For Wednesday, April 23 New Jersey Wildfire Forces Evacuation Of 3,000 Residents—Leaves 25,000 Homes Without Power DAZN Boxing posted the video: The timing and tone of the comments from Eubank Sr. couldn’t have been more direct.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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How to connect the color palette with your home Every room is different, and choice of color should be influenced by the particular conditions of the space: how the color functions, the room’s architecture, and where exactly the color is used.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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Research on atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, suggests that people of color, including South Asian individuals like Roy, as well as Black and Latinx folks, may have more severe and persistent eczema.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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