as in pigmentation
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Recent Examples of coloration
Still, the researchers identified significant variance among the species: Black cherry, red maple and white ash tended to experience peak coloration earlier, while oaks and sugar maples blazed later.
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Benjamin Cassidy, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024
Still in testing, the animatronic birds may be used to study avian formations, coloration and communication, in addition to other natural ecosystems.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
For some time now, it hasn't been recycled due to the fact that its black coloration keeps it from being imaged by the optical scanners in recycling plants.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
By staying in a tight group, the nymphs increase the effectiveness of their striking defensive aposematic coloration to ward off would-be predators.
Plants, Fungi And Landscapes
During a visit to the Lossiny Ostrov National Park (Russia), Svetlana Ivanenko found several parasol mushrooms.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Benjamin Cassidy, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024
Still in testing, the animatronic birds may be used to study avian formations, coloration and communication, in addition to other natural ecosystems.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
For some time now, it hasn't been recycled due to the fact that its black coloration keeps it from being imaged by the optical scanners in recycling plants.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
By staying in a tight group, the nymphs increase the effectiveness of their striking defensive aposematic coloration to ward off would-be predators.
Plants, Fungi And Landscapes
During a visit to the Lossiny Ostrov National Park (Russia), Svetlana Ivanenko found several parasol mushrooms.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coloration
Noun
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But studies dating back decades have suggested that the devices don’t work as well on patients with darker skin pigmentation.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
6 Jan. 2025
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For instance, why do male velvet ants not have ultra-black pigmentation and instead reflect light at a much higher rate than females?—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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However, the varying hues along the spectrum of solitude stretch from intense (alone in a cabin in the woods, lacking even your phone) to being alone but having some kind of engagement with others (spending a solitary afternoon watching cooking videos or reading blog posts).—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
25 Jan. 2025
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In this corner of the world, traditional attires are inherently bright, but the filmmakers boost their impact by conceiving the images to look unassumingly radiant in the way hues mingle in the frame.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Finally, the lip and cheek tint features a hydrating, multiuse balm that melts into the skin for a wash of buildable, dewy color.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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Rotating the front piece alters the tint, making the lens lighter or darker.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Some planets, like Mars, even have a noticeably pale-orange tinge.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
15 Jan. 2025
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People typically have a tinge of sadness, not necessarily overwhelming, just a constant and disturbing undercurrent.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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When exposed, people with a gluten allergy may experience an itchy rash or hives, often red (slightly darker or lighter depending on skin tone) and inflamed.7 Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a chronic skin condition caused by celiac disease.—
Daniel More,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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This gentle yet effective retinol treatment works wonders for smoothing skin texture and evening out tone, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your hands.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Coloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coloration. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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