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
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
Ultraviolet light is known to accelerate collagen breakdown and uneven pigmentation, so regular use prevents further damage and maintains skin quality.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Ultraviolet light is known to accelerate collagen breakdown and uneven pigmentation, so regular use prevents further damage and maintains skin quality.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Their coloration, which ranges from pale pink to deep violet, is influenced by pigmentation and habitat factors such as light exposure and sediment composition.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
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Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Ultraviolet light is known to accelerate collagen breakdown and uneven pigmentation, so regular use prevents further damage and maintains skin quality.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Ultraviolet light is known to accelerate collagen breakdown and uneven pigmentation, so regular use prevents further damage and maintains skin quality.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Their coloration, which ranges from pale pink to deep violet, is influenced by pigmentation and habitat factors such as light exposure and sediment composition.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmentation
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Hatchlings, which can be about 6 to 8 inches long, have a distinctive bright green coloration on their heads that fades at around one month old.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Divers are also taught how to estimate the extent of bleaching, since not all pale or white coloration means damage.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Shen’s hustle set an early tone.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Giglio, one of the seven Tuscan islands, has always carried that tone in its history.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Rooms Each of the Douglas’s 16 rooms has its own distinct color palette, though all nod to the building’s historic roots in a refined, understated way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Such storms in turn can create auroras, vibrant displays of light that can appear in a variety of colors depending on the gases struck by the solar particles and how high up in the atmosphere the collision occurs.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
8 June 2026
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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