as in pigmentation
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Recent Examples of coloration
The first small segment of the moon begins to reappear, followed again for the next several minutes by the Japanese Lantern Effect.
9) 75 percent coverage
Any vestiges of coloration within the umbra should be disappearing now.
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 Mar. 2025
This starburst activity results in a blue-colored, compact center, the coloration of which is due to young, hot massive stars.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025
For this study, the team used a similar technique to the one used to reconstruct dinosaur coloration.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
This rare fossilization process allowed researchers to examine the species’ structural features, including its soft tissue, stomach and coloration patterns.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 Mar. 2025
This starburst activity results in a blue-colored, compact center, the coloration of which is due to young, hot massive stars.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025
For this study, the team used a similar technique to the one used to reconstruct dinosaur coloration.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
This rare fossilization process allowed researchers to examine the species’ structural features, including its soft tissue, stomach and coloration patterns.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coloration
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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This pick comes in three hues and three SPF levels.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Neutrals and baby pinks were the resounding winners when our readers were asked for their go-to hues.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cons: Feels more like a tint, says our reviewer, with sheer coverage.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
4 Apr. 2025
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This Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner’s serum-like texture works like a sheer, barely-there skin tint and dries down immediately to a dewy (but not greasy) finish.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
29 Mar. 2025
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Older stems will be thicker and have dark brown bark; newer stems will have a green tinge.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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The lyrical content of Vernon’s records have long been marked with a tinge of turmoil, and his tendency towards heavy introspection has, at times, cornered him into a trope of a melancholy, lovesick songwriter.—
Leah Lu,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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This has resulted in consumers questioning if the products are meant for deeper skin tones at all.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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Over time, this can help maintain or slightly improve muscle tone and lean muscle mass.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Coloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coloration. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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