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Recent Examples of coloration
For example, juniper berries and blueberries are both blue, but their ancestors may have developed that coloration separately.
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Molly Herring, Quanta Magazine, 27 June 2025
These edits were designed to express dire wolf characteristics, including larger size, more muscular build, thicker coat, and distinctive coat coloration.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 24 May 2025
The blue coloration of the water is due to fine silt particles in the water.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Suffice it to say that this butterfly has evolved cryptic coloration so as to hide among the equally cryptic surfaces of the alpine landscape.
—Lewis Hyde, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Molly Herring, Quanta Magazine, 27 June 2025
These edits were designed to express dire wolf characteristics, including larger size, more muscular build, thicker coat, and distinctive coat coloration.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 24 May 2025
The blue coloration of the water is due to fine silt particles in the water.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Suffice it to say that this butterfly has evolved cryptic coloration so as to hide among the equally cryptic surfaces of the alpine landscape.
—Lewis Hyde, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coloration
Noun
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Shade pigmentation and versatility are important to consider when purchasing an eyeshadow palette.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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Prior to high school, Lightly, from the U.K., doesn't remember anyone pointing out her hair or the pigmentation on her skin.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Each kitchen is different and some colors may work better in some than others, especially depending on your lighting, but overall, there are still some hues that designers advise steering clear of in this room of the home.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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The second voyage, taking place from September 13 to 24, explores the region just as the final hues of summer fade and the Northern Lights begin to shine.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
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CoverGirl recently launched a new lip and cheek tint, V8's released a spicy new flavor and Tombstone pizza now comes in a french fry style crust.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Rather than stocking up on their favorite sunscreens, lip tints and toners, some shoppers are taking a pause due to the tariff uncertainty.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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The blue tinge of Garrett’s corpse’s finger signals that he was poisoned, though, and this led to the discovery that Garrett’s father had sent him to the Rave’N to poison the outcasts, only the poison vial cracked and leeched into his skin instead.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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There’s a tinge of hope to everything on this record that is exciting.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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Research suggests that turmeric soap could help improve inflammatory skin conditions, promote wound healing, treat acne, support an even skin tone, and more.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Sometimes there’s been a long gap since the last session, and the actor must recall the emotional tone from the previous performance.—
Nick Newman,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Coloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coloration. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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