variegation

noun

var·ie·ga·tion ˌver-ē-ə-ˈgā-shən

ˌver-i-ˈgā-

: the act of variegating : the state of being variegated

especially : diversity of colors

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However, plants that aren't getting enough light commonly display less variegation, and can even become just plain green. —

Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024 This striking evergreen has giant palmate leaves with amazing variegation that changes throughout the season and as the plant matures. —

Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024 There are also 5 groupings for color: green, blue and gold, plus the 2 types of variegation. —

Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2024 Rising to that demand, in all its variegation and dynamism, requires recognizing that foreign policy cannot be made by the Defense Department alone. —

Rebecca Friedman Lissner, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2020 See all Example Sentences for variegation