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
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?
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Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The new species was identified by eye size, body proportions, lack of pigmentation, fin shape and other subtle physical features, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Shade pigmentation and versatility are important to consider when purchasing an eyeshadow palette.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 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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Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The new species was identified by eye size, body proportions, lack of pigmentation, fin shape and other subtle physical features, the study said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Shade pigmentation and versatility are important to consider when purchasing an eyeshadow palette.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 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
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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
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Both the Allen’s and Rufous hummingbirds have similar coloration, with males sporting bright reddish-orange throats with white bib.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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The celestial dial depicts the starry sky and Milky Way in warm, volcanic tones, rather than cool, blue hues.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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But all our tone and even energy references generally go outside the band and not into our own back catalog.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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The heater also comes in five different colors (plus a 55,000 BTU option for even more heat) to fit right into your existing outdoor space.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Shoppers can choose from a plethora of colors, including neutrals such as light gray and beige, and autumn-ready hues such as red orange, all of which are available in sizes from twin to oversized king.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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