as in coloration
the natural coloring of people, animals, or plants
Chlorophyll causes the green pigmentation in plants.
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Recent Examples of pigmentation
Frosty is believed to be leucistic, which means the orca has reduced pigmentation but not a complete lack like animals with albinism, according to Sky Angel Drone and the National Park Service.
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Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
First things first: acne scars are a combination of pigmentation left over from inflammation and the dents in the skin left behind after acne breakouts.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Sun Protection Sunscreen is critical for maintaining healthy skin, especially when addressing pigmentation and UV damage.
—Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025
With nearly 4,000 Amazon ratings and glowing reviews regarding pigmentation, quality, staying power, and ease of application, this popular lipstick has been a go-to pick since its first launch.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
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Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
First things first: acne scars are a combination of pigmentation left over from inflammation and the dents in the skin left behind after acne breakouts.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Sun Protection Sunscreen is critical for maintaining healthy skin, especially when addressing pigmentation and UV damage.
—Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025
With nearly 4,000 Amazon ratings and glowing reviews regarding pigmentation, quality, staying power, and ease of application, this popular lipstick has been a go-to pick since its first launch.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmentation
Noun
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The film’s precise juxtapositions of sight and sound produce brilliant flashes of insight, cascading specifics of texture and emotional coloration, and a cumulatively seductive, almost musical flow.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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Watch for separation between shell and filling, or an uneven surface or coloration at the bottom of a bonbon.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
15 Feb. 2025
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Denver opened the fourth on a 12-2 run while Westbrook helped change the tone of the game with Jokic on the bench.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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She’s surrounded by equally fine actors, in parts both large and small, who understand the story and the tone.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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In the videos posted to social media, several protesters are seen wearing Ukraine's colors of yellow and blue and holding Ukrainian flags.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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The designer’s debut runway collection played more with shapes and textiles than colors, keeping a very basic palette.—
Giorgia Feroldi,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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