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
That algorithm was developed in lockstep with dermatologists, and scores pigmentation, wrinkles, texture, redness, UV [damage], acne and oilness.
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James Manso, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
Over-the-counter products containing vitamin C serums, azelaic acid, or niacinamide (vitamin B3) may help address pigmentation.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Dec. 2025
The writer Rivka Galchen explains recent research that extends Turing’s model, which now allows scientists to describe other kinds of pigmentation patterns that appear throughout the natural world.
—Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
Grab yours for 25% off, to experience the medical-grade comparable quality that treats fine lines, scarring, pigmentation, and more.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025
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James Manso, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
Over-the-counter products containing vitamin C serums, azelaic acid, or niacinamide (vitamin B3) may help address pigmentation.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Dec. 2025
The writer Rivka Galchen explains recent research that extends Turing’s model, which now allows scientists to describe other kinds of pigmentation patterns that appear throughout the natural world.
—Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 18 Dec. 2025
Grab yours for 25% off, to experience the medical-grade comparable quality that treats fine lines, scarring, pigmentation, and more.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmentation
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The social groups, unique coloration and noisy habits make the acorn woodpecker one of our more interesting and easier to find forest neighbors.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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This inert pigment is deposited into feathers and hair, thereby creating orange coloration.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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But by the time of Pretti’s killing – and with public anger rising – the tone of state officials hardened, promising a serious inquiry, whatever the challenges.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The rooms The 87 rooms are designed by Cristina Matos, who chose subtle tones—such as beiges, whites, and greens—with notes of color in the wallpaper and carpets, all of which allude to fauna and flora, and artistic ceilings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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The shop’s towering shelves are piled with fedoras, porkpies, boaters, and flat caps in the usual colors—browns, blacks, blues—as well as the hues of cantaloupe flesh, crème de violette, and raspberry sherbet.—
David Kamp,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The pants are offered in several colors and sizes, including classic black, Charcoal, Caramel, and brighter shades like Light Azure and pink.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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