PIGMENTATIONS 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.

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

achromatism

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Recent Examples of pigmentation In addition to providing pigmentation, melanin also serves as a protective agent. — Sierra Leone Starks, Allure, 16 July 2026 The light that aggravates her pigmentation isn't only coming from the sky. — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 July 2026 Vitamin D status is highly individual, depending on factors such as age, skin pigmentation, location, and health status, making personalized guidance crucial. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 29 June 2026 According to the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, their snowy feathers are the result of a rare genetic condition called leucism, which reduces pigmentation in the plumage while leaving the birds with their normal eye color. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pigmentation

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Noun

For example, individuals that only eat small fish rather than shrimp and crabs get less astaxanthin, which can affect their coloration.

— Sara Hashemi, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
The headphones have a deliberately balanced sound with neutral tuning that offers an honest assessment of the signal being monitored without the risk of coloration, even when the volume levels are turned up.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of coloration

Noun

Really, the challenge as an actor is forgetting all the playfulness, ambition and tone around it, or even the books and the research and just playing the truth of it.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Pitch a idea for a team huddle, and let your expressive style set a cooperative tone that moves decisions forward.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of tone

Noun

Sumptuously furnished with vintage and antique decor, the rooms make a statement through bold colors, custom kimono bathrobes, and handmade Hästens beds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
After several back blows, the baby's color came back, and his breathing returned to normal.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of color

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