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
Mammals Diversified Much More Rapidly 66 Million Years Ago
A Breakthrough in Color
Much of this evolutionary and ecological data about early mammals has remained unknown due to the scarcity of information about the pigmentation and coloration of extinct mammal coats.
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Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
Melanocytes produce melanin, a substance which gives the skin its pigmentation.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2025
In an 1899 anthropological study, William Ripley classified people using head shape, hair type, pigmentation and stature.
—John P. Jackson, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
Leaves are trifoliate and a lovely blue-green in color, presenting a perfect contrast to the brilliant yellow pigmentation of its flowers, a color that has been described as startling, electric, phosphorescent and high voltage.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
Melanocytes produce melanin, a substance which gives the skin its pigmentation.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2025
In an 1899 anthropological study, William Ripley classified people using head shape, hair type, pigmentation and stature.
—John P. Jackson, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
Leaves are trifoliate and a lovely blue-green in color, presenting a perfect contrast to the brilliant yellow pigmentation of its flowers, a color that has been described as startling, electric, phosphorescent and high voltage.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmentation
Noun
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There’s very little coloration in the overall tone.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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When selecting a cover, request a fabric sample beforehand to see how the fabric feels and its true coloration before ordering.—
Kathleen Felton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Spring Cascade channels the romantic gardens of Provence with soft pink, purple, and green tones that feel grounded in nature but delicately styled.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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But the tone and the mood of the room and the lighting is very strong and dramatic.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Be sure to check all five colors if your size appears to be sold out.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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When her daughter lived in the room, the wall was painted in a collection of colors ranging from blue and green to yellow and purple.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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