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
However, skin pigmentation is not the only determinant of vitamin D status.
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Mph,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2026
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.
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Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
This under-$20 Vitamin C spot treatment targets pigmentation and post-blemish marks without irritation.
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Anita Bhagwandas,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pigmentation
Mph,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2026
Those are paired with a soothing lineup of Centella asiatica, madecassoside, panthenol, and allantoin to keep skin balanced (as irritation can worsen pigmentation).
—
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
See All Example Sentences for pigmentation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmentation
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Many of them are variations on the amount of silver in the leaves, or the pattern the silver coloration makes.
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The hyperspectral analysis basically studies the feathers of developing embryos, whose coloration varies between male and female embryos.
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April 20 – May 20 Taurus, your presence sets the tone today.
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Sandlin setting the tone was huge.
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And when Pawlak woke up the next day, the sun was high in the sky and the ocean was the color of dark blue Gatorade.
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Ironically, though, her flushed and rosy cheeks were created with two shades of the Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush — one of which was in her iconic color palette, while the other was actually — gasp!
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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