as in pigmentation
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Recent Examples of coloration
Previous research from September 2019 had suggested that bright white coloration was essentially a form of shock and awe, exploiting rodents’ aversion to bright light.
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
This type of research is cutting-edge, because ultra-black coloration is extremely rare in the animal kingdom.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
These small cats, often mistaken for house cats due to their size and coloration, are capable jumpers and hunters of small mammals and birds.
—Tom Howarth
follow, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The cabinet is hand-veneered for a sleek fit and generously braced to minimize distortion and coloration.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
This type of research is cutting-edge, because ultra-black coloration is extremely rare in the animal kingdom.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
These small cats, often mistaken for house cats due to their size and coloration, are capable jumpers and hunters of small mammals and birds.
—Tom Howarth
follow, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The cabinet is hand-veneered for a sleek fit and generously braced to minimize distortion and coloration.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coloration
Noun
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Harlow, born Chantelle Brown-Young, was diagnosed with vitiligo, an incurable skin pigmentation disease that causes colorless patches to develop on a person’s body, at the age of four.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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Glycolic acid is another ingredient that helps increase cell turnover, which aids in pigmentation improvement.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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That includes a spacious owner’s suite, adorned with neutral hues and a sizable ensuite, as well as a VIP suite, complete with dramatic artwork and its own ensuite.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2025
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Its soft, plush leather has a luxury feel with an aquamarine hue similar to the trending sage green with a timeless touch.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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Besides its claim to last up to 12 hours, the new skin tint is also formulated with skincare ingredients that are said to boost hydration.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
21 Feb. 2025
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Immerse yourself in sound and sight atop a mountain The eight-minute gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain at dusk, as alpenglow tints the peaks apricot and the lights of town begin to twinkle below, may be entertainment enough (66 dollars per person, reserve online).—
Cindy Hirschfeld,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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And then there is a tinge of shame for feeling it because it’s viewed as a petty, base emotion.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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The clouds are mostly white, but there is an intriguing tinge of red as well in the time-lapse below, which consists of 16 minutes of observations.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
12 Feb. 2025
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Paint firms, such as Benjamin Moore, have several categories of traditional tones for inspiration.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Moscow has welcomed Trump's more conciliatory tone.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Coloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coloration. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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