PIGMENTATION Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

pigmentation

noun

Definition of pigmentation

as in coloration

the natural coloring of people, animals, or plants Chlorophyll causes the green pigmentation in plants.

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Relevance

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achromatism

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Recent Examples of pigmentation The device registers skin age and notes pores, dark circles, pigmentation and acne. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 For overall hair health, Farel recommends his Julien Farel Magnifique Delay The Grey Hair & Scalp Serum, which the brand says is designed to support the scalp, hair fiber and pigmentation process. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 The photo taken by Victor Huertas from Australia’s James Cook University shows how tens of thousands of cuttlefish use their skin’s natural pigmentation to vie for mating rights. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026 Azelaic acid helps reduce inflammation by targeting several inflammatory pathways in the skin, while helping fade pigmentation by inhibiting the pigment-forming enzyme tyrosinase. — Kelsey Stewart, Allure, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pigmentation

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Noun

Research published in 2022 found that body coloration in the black rat snake and other North American rat snakes is influenced by temperature, with darker individuals more common in cooler regions.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Like other outdoor plants, coleus requires several hours of full, direct sun each day to grow properly, maintain its coloration, and eventually bloom.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of coloration

Noun

Notes on the investigation obtained by the Courant show witnesses who were interviewed said Plessy Cloud spoke only in a respectful tone and that no voices were raised, nor were any profanities heard.

— Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Witkoff on Saturday appeared to strike a particularly warm tone during the meeting with Putin.

— Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of tone

Noun

Violet, named for the color of identifying crayon scrawled on her brow, is one of 250 to 500 patients the Marine Mammal Care Center rescues along the Los Angeles County coast every year.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
However, some boxwood varieties naturally shift color throughout the year, so slight bronzing in fall and winter is nothing to worry about.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of color

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