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
Changes in your skin's pigmentation is another potential risk with laser therapy.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 27 Aug. 2025
Albinism in dolphins is caused by a genetic mutation affecting the production of melanin, which creates a lack of pigmentation.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Could the pigmentation be the result of a spontaneous genetic mutation affecting pigment-producing cells, or might it be inherited through a recessive trait that only rarely appears?
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The product features retinol, niacinamide, lactic and glycolic acids, and 4-n-butylresorcinol to target melasma and pigmentation.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 27 Aug. 2025
Albinism in dolphins is caused by a genetic mutation affecting the production of melanin, which creates a lack of pigmentation.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Could the pigmentation be the result of a spontaneous genetic mutation affecting pigment-producing cells, or might it be inherited through a recessive trait that only rarely appears?
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The product features retinol, niacinamide, lactic and glycolic acids, and 4-n-butylresorcinol to target melasma and pigmentation.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmentation
Noun
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Pay attention to changes in breast size, skin texture, swelling, and red or pink coloration.—
Anisa Arsenault,
Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Italian producer—a division of Prosperity Textiles—modernized its offering by installing a waterless textile coloration system called Cooltrans two years ago.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Price and executive chairman Larry Swets aren’t tone deaf.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Often highlighting the unique features of one’s face, like Yara Shahidi’s curls lifting her gorgeous cheekbones, or Kerry Washington’s gentle yet asymmetrical cut, adding tone and depth to her face.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Retro colors and soft fabric are two qualities that are driving shoppers to the label, which saw growth jump around 40% last year.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Carter’s research for a billionaire aesthetic included combing through design magazines and coffee-table books, noting blanched color palettes and editorial spreads that both reflect and shape real-world luxury.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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