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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achromatism

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Recent Examples of pigmentation The device registers skin age and notes pores, dark circles, pigmentation and acne. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 For overall hair health, Farel recommends his Julien Farel Magnifique Delay The Grey Hair & Scalp Serum, which the brand says is designed to support the scalp, hair fiber and pigmentation process. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 The photo taken by Victor Huertas from Australia’s James Cook University shows how tens of thousands of cuttlefish use their skin’s natural pigmentation to vie for mating rights. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026 Azelaic acid helps reduce inflammation by targeting several inflammatory pathways in the skin, while helping fade pigmentation by inhibiting the pigment-forming enzyme tyrosinase. — Kelsey Stewart, Allure, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pigmentation

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Where many people might see a plant-eating bug with light yellow coloration and a splash of red accents, Sarah Schroeder sees, in a way, Taylor Swift.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Research published in 2022 found that body coloration in the black rat snake and other North American rat snakes is influenced by temperature, with darker individuals more common in cooler regions.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of coloration

Noun

Others feature question words, letters of the alphabet and colors of the rainbow, some translated from Spanish to English.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Venus Williams x Crate & Kids Collection From tennis-ball motifs to her favorite lavender-and-green color combo, Williams’ collection with Crate & Kids is both playful and can easily transition alongside kids and their ever-changing styles.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of color

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