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
Due to the lack of melanin, the affected areas of the skin lose pigmentation, resulting in pale or white patches.
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Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
TikTokers have constantly raved about the blush’s intense pigmentation and blendability—so naturally, the arrival of another blush from the brand was met with tons of excitement.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 28 Mar. 2025
The condition differs from albinism, which is a complete absence of pigmentation.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 21 Mar. 2025
In one study, healthy adult women who took apple polyphenol tablets saw significant prevention of skin pigmentation caused by ultraviolet irradiation.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
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Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
TikTokers have constantly raved about the blush’s intense pigmentation and blendability—so naturally, the arrival of another blush from the brand was met with tons of excitement.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 28 Mar. 2025
The condition differs from albinism, which is a complete absence of pigmentation.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 21 Mar. 2025
In one study, healthy adult women who took apple polyphenol tablets saw significant prevention of skin pigmentation caused by ultraviolet irradiation.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pigmentation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmentation
Noun
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This starburst activity results in a blue-colored, compact center, the coloration of which is due to young, hot massive stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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For this study, the team used a similar technique to the one used to reconstruct dinosaur coloration.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, flowering branches are embroidered on pale sheer chiffon tunics in watery pastel tones.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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In contrast, reformist newspapers struck a more optimistic tone.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The plant that inspired such devotion is a beautiful if delicate shrub, with small white flowers and fruits the size and color of rubies.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Customers love the softness of the gray material, specifically, which is reportedly softer than the velvety finish of the other colors.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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