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
The new species was identified by eye size, body proportions, lack of pigmentation, fin shape and other subtle physical features, the study said.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Shade pigmentation and versatility are important to consider when purchasing an eyeshadow palette.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Prior to high school, Lightly, from the U.K., doesn't remember anyone pointing out her hair or the pigmentation on her skin.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
So, anyone with deeper skin tones or pigmentation prone (be it melasma, post-acne scarring, or sun spots) should consider working in a tinted sunscreen instead.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 27 June 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Shade pigmentation and versatility are important to consider when purchasing an eyeshadow palette.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Prior to high school, Lightly, from the U.K., doesn't remember anyone pointing out her hair or the pigmentation on her skin.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
So, anyone with deeper skin tones or pigmentation prone (be it melasma, post-acne scarring, or sun spots) should consider working in a tinted sunscreen instead.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmentation
Noun
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The back fins have orange, yellow and reddish coloration, and the fish’s eyes are partially green, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bright red stems add to the plant’s striking coloration throughout the year.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The night serum visibly smooths wrinkles, reduces fine lines, and soothes the appearance of dark circles and uneven skin tone.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Among the 35 hues are trendy cool tones, conventional nudes, vibrant reds, and bold, creative colors like magenta and blackish-purple.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the fall of 2025, all of the it-girls look to be obsessed with a color straight out of the ’60s.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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Where’s the best place to see these vibrant colors?—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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