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.

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Relevance

Dissimilar Words

achromatism

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Recent Examples of pigmentation For severe or long-term conditions, some pigmentation and scarring can remain. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026 Located at 132 Greene Street in SoHo, the location offers 30-minute skin health consultations which assess hydration, pigmentation, elasticity and other skin factors for a price of $50. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 Gloger’s rule is an ecological principle formulated by the German evolutionary biologist Bernhard Rensch to describe the relationship between climatic conditions and pigmentation in animals. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 If tone, pigmentation or dullness is a concern, Nathan says chemical peels may be helpful. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pigmentation

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Noun

The work demonstrates microbial coloration on garments at prototype scale, with one cape produced per batch.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
The main difference is that the original’s subdial showcased Moser’s signature Funky Blue fumé coloration, whereas the successor is covered in shimmering aventurine.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of coloration

Noun

After the last percussive hit, a drum stretched and warped to sound a bit like a robot powering down, comes an ensemble of bell tones, rising like mist at dawn.

— Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
The tone of these sorts of interactions has changed over the course of this season, as different people from different worlds have collided and been able to get past the impossibility of it.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of tone

Noun

Drawing upon classic English country house motifs, her own family memories, and the blazing colors of New England fall, the star designer has conjured a series of instant heirlooms.

— Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
Friends, family and community members dressed in light blue — Noel’s favorite color — gathered Saturday in Everman for a public vigil honoring 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of color

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