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the natural coloring of people, animals, or plants
Chlorophyll causes the green pigmentation in plants.
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Recent Examples of pigmentation
Other sweeps forged dramatic genetic changes affecting skin pigmentation; blood type; and susceptibility to diseases such as tuberculosis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, celiac disease, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
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Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
While protein cages are mostly touted as an option for cancer treatment, scientists have targeted other uses for them as well: They could potentially be used to modulate immune responses, treat skin conditions like pigmentation disorders, and deliver therapeutics through the eye.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 8 May 2025
This chronic inflammatory skin condition, which causes a loss of pigmentation (color), can occur in people with ulcerative colitis.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 May 2025
Individuals with deeper skin tones will appreciate the rich pigmentation of the opaque shades, allowing colors like Reef and Silk to show up beautifully.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 20 June 2025
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Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
While protein cages are mostly touted as an option for cancer treatment, scientists have targeted other uses for them as well: They could potentially be used to modulate immune responses, treat skin conditions like pigmentation disorders, and deliver therapeutics through the eye.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 8 May 2025
This chronic inflammatory skin condition, which causes a loss of pigmentation (color), can occur in people with ulcerative colitis.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 May 2025
Individuals with deeper skin tones will appreciate the rich pigmentation of the opaque shades, allowing colors like Reef and Silk to show up beautifully.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmentation
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However, leucism — a separate condition — can also produce white coloration in whales, according to LiveScience, meaning not all whales with an ivory complexion are true albinos.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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For example, juniper berries and blueberries are both blue, but their ancestors may have developed that coloration separately.—
Molly Herring,
Quanta Magazine,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Offer a Gesture of Goodwill When your new boss is officially hired or promoted, use your first meeting as an opportunity to set a positive tone.—
Melody Wilding,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Following Trump’s Saturday release of letters to Mexico and the European Union, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sought to strike a diplomatic tone.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
15 July 2025
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Snag this accent rug from Hearth & Home that adds a pop of color to your doorway.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Not only was there visibility on some of the chicer kits like Palmeiras and Borussia Dortmund, which both boast a more retro collar style with a proficiency in color theory, there was a noted interest in DIY styling and upcycling of soccer jerseys.—
Alyssa Hardy,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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