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
Together, these sensitive skin-friendly products can help fade pigmentation, tackle redness, and rehydrate skin.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
This shampoo combines ingredients that promote pigmentation and hair restoration.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
Within species, color variations are found throughout the animal kingdom, including melanistic animals with more dark pigmentation and leucistic animals with a reduction of pigment.
—Elizabeth Carlen, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
The liner’s pigmentation and dry-down time was also evaluated.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
This shampoo combines ingredients that promote pigmentation and hair restoration.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
Within species, color variations are found throughout the animal kingdom, including melanistic animals with more dark pigmentation and leucistic animals with a reduction of pigment.
—Elizabeth Carlen, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
The liner’s pigmentation and dry-down time was also evaluated.
—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmentation
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Still in testing, the animatronic birds may be used to study avian formations, coloration and communication, in addition to other natural ecosystems.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
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For some time now, it hasn't been recycled due to the fact that its black coloration keeps it from being imaged by the optical scanners in recycling plants.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
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This marks a major departure in tone for a Democratic administration.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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On broader social media platforms, consistency in tone and visuals helps amplify your message while ensuring your authenticity shines through.Denis Sinelnikov, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Stanley said the recall includes double-walled mugs sold in a variety of colors including white, black and green, in 12-ounce, 16-ounce and 20-ounce sizes with a polypropylene lid.Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The tumblers range from 12 to 20 ounces and come in a variety of different colors including white, black and green, the agency said.Karina Tsui, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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