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Recent Examples of coloration
Their robust exoskeletons, vivid colorations and powerful mandibles serve not only as defense mechanisms but also as tools in intraspecific competition and mating rituals.
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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
The film’s precise juxtapositions of sight and sound produce brilliant flashes of insight, cascading specifics of texture and emotional coloration, and a cumulatively seductive, almost musical flow.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
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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
The film’s precise juxtapositions of sight and sound produce brilliant flashes of insight, cascading specifics of texture and emotional coloration, and a cumulatively seductive, almost musical flow.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coloration
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TikTokers have constantly raved about the blush’s intense pigmentation and blendability—so naturally, the arrival of another blush from the brand was met with tons of excitement.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
28 Mar. 2025
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The condition differs from albinism, which is a complete absence of pigmentation.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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This deep hue will also pair beautifully with any type of floral bouquet.—
Caroline Griswold,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2025
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Midway through, the video turns from black-and-white to a bright golden hue, seemingly calling to the journey through hardship described in the song’s lyrics.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Then, simply finish with a blurring tint or primer like Refy's Blur and Hydrate Oil-Control Face Primer, $34, for a natural, glowing finish like this look on digital creator Maya.—
Jazzria Harris,
Refinery29,
1 Apr. 2025
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Our editors love this gel-cream moisturizer's cooling, skin-soothing texture and redness-neutralizing tint.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
19 Mar. 2025
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Tonally, they were inspired by 1980s Amblin Entertainment movies, albeit with a darker tinge.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
15 Mar. 2025
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There's some tinge of it, to some extent, every day.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Off-White x Nike Air Max 97 celebrates the 50th U.S. Open, featuring a stunning color gradient that transitions from soft blush pink tones to an electrifying purple.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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That will mean a longer daily commute for their family, too, which may be stressful for Colin, who has Noonan syndrome, a disorder affecting growth, physical appearance, muscle tone and learning.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Coloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coloration. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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