as in coloration
the natural coloring of people, animals, or plants
Chlorophyll causes the green pigmentation in plants.
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Recent Examples of pigmentation
Most non-African people can attribute around 1% to 2% of their DNA to Neanderthal ancestors, linked to traits like skin pigmentation, immune response and metabolism.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Hundreds of reviewers swear by these for their high pigmentation and smooth blendability.
—Alexandra Folino, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
Lastly, surgeons will often use the CO2 laser to improve skin texture by addressing lines, wrinkles and pigmentation.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The colors will do just the same thanks to the rich pigmentation and smudge-proof formula.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Hundreds of reviewers swear by these for their high pigmentation and smooth blendability.
—Alexandra Folino, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
Lastly, surgeons will often use the CO2 laser to improve skin texture by addressing lines, wrinkles and pigmentation.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The colors will do just the same thanks to the rich pigmentation and smudge-proof formula.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pigmentation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmentation
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Additionally, beak color saturation was related to beta diversity, suggesting birds with similar beak coloration profiles had more similar microbiome community structures.GrrlScientist, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Still, the researchers identified significant variance among the species: Black cherry, red maple and white ash tended to experience peak coloration earlier, while oaks and sugar maples blazed later.Benjamin Cassidy, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2024
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But the starting group as a whole was rather lifeless, unable to set a tone against a young, on-the-rise team.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
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Available in 12 colors, the bag has a sleek, minimalist design that’s fashion-forward and goes with just about any outfit.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
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Pelton and Victor got to work, cooking strips of the smoky meat in various ways to achieve the different colors and consistencies needed.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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