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
Consistent use of the device results in an improved appearance of wrinkles, sun damage, redness, and pigmentation—and the laser has racked up quite the smooth-skinned cult following.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
Is skin pigmentation the ultimate problem with pulse oximeters?
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025
But studies dating back decades have suggested that the devices don’t work as well on patients with darker skin pigmentation.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
For instance, why do male velvet ants not have ultra-black pigmentation and instead reflect light at a much higher rate than females?
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
Is skin pigmentation the ultimate problem with pulse oximeters?
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025
But studies dating back decades have suggested that the devices don’t work as well on patients with darker skin pigmentation.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
For instance, why do male velvet ants not have ultra-black pigmentation and instead reflect light at a much higher rate than females?
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pigmentation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmentation
Noun
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Like so much else in this deeply riven country, the long-standing resentment toward California has assumed a highly partisan coloration.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Female bald eagles are larger than the males, but often share the same coloration.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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As Season 4 got underway, Williams started sitting in on production meetings, tone meetings, concept meetings, and asking questions.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2025
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The tone set by head coach Andy Reid and enforced by locker room leaders like Mahomes, Kelce and defensive tackle Chris Jones has made the Super Bowl the standard in Kansas City.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The film’s jazz soundtrack, rich color palette and playful nods to everything from Prokofiev to vintage Citroëns seem to serve as cultural touchstones.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Opt for a crisp white color palette for the flooring, walls, and ceiling to reflect natural light and give the porch a clean, timeless look.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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