coloration
noun
col·or·a·tion
ˌkə-lə-ˈrā-shən 
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a
: characteristic quality
the newspapers … took on the former coloration of the magazine—
L. B. Seltzer
L. B. Seltzer
b
: aspect suggesting an attitude
the chameleon talent for taking on the intellectual coloration of whatever idea he happened to fasten onto—Budd Schulberg
Budd Schulberg3
: subtle variation of intensity or quality of tone
a wide range of coloration from the orchestra
Examples of coloration in a Sentence
the coloration of a flower
the bright yellow coloration of the curtains
wine glasses with circle designs and blue and green colorations
He attempted to give a religious coloration to the war.
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Ellie offers a coloration tip for hardware: Go with polished nickel.
—Adam Shell, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Their robust exoskeletons, vivid colorations and powerful mandibles serve not only as defense mechanisms but also as tools in intraspecific competition and mating rituals.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
These small, spiny fish are notable for their bright yellow dorsal coloration.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
Their white coloration comes from a dusting of wax on their bodies, says Bertone.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
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Adam Shell, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Their robust exoskeletons, vivid colorations and powerful mandibles serve not only as defense mechanisms but also as tools in intraspecific competition and mating rituals.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
These small, spiny fish are notable for their bright yellow dorsal coloration.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
Their white coloration comes from a dusting of wax on their bodies, says Bertone.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for coloration
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“Coloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coloration. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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