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Recent Examples of coloration
The social groups, unique coloration and noisy habits make the acorn woodpecker one of our more interesting and easier to find forest neighbors.
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Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
This inert pigment is deposited into feathers and hair, thereby creating orange coloration.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Once at the fish counter, look for selections that appear vibrant, with even coloration and no brown spots or dark edges.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
The researchers focused on true tessellations, in which geometric tiles are discrete structural pieces separated by softer seams, rather than purely visual or hollow patterns such as animal coloration or honeycombs.
—Anirban Mukhopadhyay, Scientific American, 5 Jan. 2026
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Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
This inert pigment is deposited into feathers and hair, thereby creating orange coloration.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Once at the fish counter, look for selections that appear vibrant, with even coloration and no brown spots or dark edges.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
The researchers focused on true tessellations, in which geometric tiles are discrete structural pieces separated by softer seams, rather than purely visual or hollow patterns such as animal coloration or honeycombs.
—Anirban Mukhopadhyay, Scientific American, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coloration
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How heat affects pigmentation Melasma is caused by overactive pigment-producing cells called melanocytes.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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The light can cause burns, uneven pigmentation and scarring when there’s more melanin present.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Baccarat, expert purveyors of all things crystal since 1764, have imbued all its glass-making know-how with a soft pastel hue.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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Asus ProArt Monitor Deal The Asus ProArt monitor sports a 24-inch screen with vibrant color at a 1920x1200 resolution, delivering life-like picture quality and accurate hues.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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That bright, citrusy tint comes from a blend of vitamin C derivatives, carrot root extract, and beta-carotene—more of a little visual reminder of all the antioxidant goodness packed inside.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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Without proper attention, a carafe will take on a brown tinge, and limescale buildup will eventually reduce the machine's efficiency, leading to bitter-tasting coffee and other malfunctions.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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With white walls, a dark subway-tile floor, and just a light smattering of furniture, the cavernous space feels a tinge stark.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Aries season is in full swing through the 19th, bringing a surge of forward momentum, physical energy, and the desire to begin again after March's more reflective tone.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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But the tone of the new pictures also suggests a return to the Romanticism that rankled him in his youth, or at least a lighter, less conflicted touch.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Coloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coloration. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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