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Recent Examples of saturation
Despite their different levels of brightness and saturation, both are distinct paint colors that look clean and clearly embody a certain visual aesthetic.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Every part of Florida’s population is covered — a level of saturation that no other state comes close to having.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Thanks to the return of southeasterly winds carrying more atmospheric moisture from the Gulf Coast into Central Texas, surface dew point temperatures (an indicator of water vapor saturation in the air) will steadily increase ahead of a potentially rainy weekend, forecasters said.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Relative humidity is a ratio, often expressed as a percentage, that shows us how close the air is to saturation.
—John P. Rafferty, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Every part of Florida’s population is covered — a level of saturation that no other state comes close to having.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Thanks to the return of southeasterly winds carrying more atmospheric moisture from the Gulf Coast into Central Texas, surface dew point temperatures (an indicator of water vapor saturation in the air) will steadily increase ahead of a potentially rainy weekend, forecasters said.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Relative humidity is a ratio, often expressed as a percentage, that shows us how close the air is to saturation.
—John P. Rafferty, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saturation
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Contemporary sculpture, by contrast, is born transient, and can enact only contingent experiences of belonging.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The contrast underscores the complementary goals of the missions.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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This setup will prove both aesthetically pleasing and functional, bringing welcome brightness to the yard at night.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tackle the Light Fixtures Porch lighting attracts bugs and collects dust, dimming the brightness over time.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Knowing elements like hue, value, chroma, and whether a color is warm or cool can all guide you towards picking hues that feel good in your space.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Aug. 2025
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The hunter green of the 1980s is back—but with a little less chroma.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
10 Aug. 2025
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Belcher thinks that the 2026 midterm elections will be won not just on pocketbook issues but on values and character, and by bringing people together in a multiracial coalition.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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As the league experienced a growth spurt over the last few years, the value of franchises skyrocketed and the league’s appeal for TV rights dollars rose.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The structure brings visitors below ground, from lightness to darkness, with sounds slowly dissipating.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The process is long and excruciating, said Oceguera, but they’re just left with the essence of pineapple and coconut that’s carbonated a little for lightness on your tongue.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Represented by the coordinates on the CIE chromaticity diagram, this color can be described as a shade of beige or off-white.—
Manjishtha Bhattacharyya,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 Apr. 2026
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In our testing, the Cintiq Pro 17 covered 100% of the sRGB space (which is very similar to Rec. 709) and 98.1% of DCI-P3 (see the chromaticity chart above).—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
26 Jan. 2024
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“Saturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saturation. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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