variegation
noun
var·ie·ga·tion
ˌver-ē-ə-ˈgā-shən 
ˌver-i-ˈgā-
: the act of variegating : the state of being variegated
especially
: diversity of colors
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With too much shade, the foliage loses much of its yellow variegation.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Many pothos plants have variegated leaves and, if the variegation is missing, there's possibly an issue.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
Not even 24 hours later, Lopez had hidden away all of that variegation in a super-sleek bun (see above).
—Marci Robin, Allure, 2 June 2026
Chinese evergreens have a reputation for easy care, and their many colorful cultivars offer a variety of red and pink variegations.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Many pothos plants have variegated leaves and, if the variegation is missing, there's possibly an issue.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
Not even 24 hours later, Lopez had hidden away all of that variegation in a super-sleek bun (see above).
—Marci Robin, Allure, 2 June 2026
Chinese evergreens have a reputation for easy care, and their many colorful cultivars offer a variety of red and pink variegations.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for variegation
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“Variegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/variegation. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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