coloration

noun

Definition of colorationnext
as in pigmentation

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Recent Examples of coloration Research published in 2022 found that body coloration in the black rat snake and other North American rat snakes is influenced by temperature, with darker individuals more common in cooler regions. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 Like other outdoor plants, coleus requires several hours of full, direct sun each day to grow properly, maintain its coloration, and eventually bloom. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 The researchers reported effective coloration with fewer auxiliary chemicals and said the medium could be recovered after dyeing. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 If the coloration is uneven, your food could cook unevenly as well. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coloration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coloration
  1. pigmentation
  2. hue
  3. tint
  4. tinge
  5. tone
Noun
  • Therapists begin facials with face-scanning wands and other probes, to measure your lipid shield, pigmentation, hydration and elasticity, and then cater their approach to the precise needs of your skin in that moment.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Yes, that’s twice as many treatment options as the previous Series 2 mask—which means this pick is clinically proven to diminish the appearance of crepiness by stimulating collagen and elastin, as well as pigmentation concerns.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of pigmentation
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  • An all-red treatment defines the Cloudmonster, with a bright hue carrying through the upper and sole unit and darker shades used for the branding.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • During the Halloween season, Shawn and Ryan Tofte’s house illuminates with a cool blue hue while jack-o’-lanterns provide a warm glow on the steps and yard.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of hue
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  • The black frames with clear or standard tint are $349, the transparent gray frame are $379, and the frames with Transitions lenses are $429.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The buzziest fall 2026 makeup trends include everything from berry tints to bold lipstick worn against an otherwise minimal face—proof that a great lip can be the whole look.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Allure, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of tint
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  • Exactly two hours of solid Nashville songcraft, well-performed… in a vein where actual, definable country sounds predominate, but with just enough pop tinge to go down easy with the west coast palate… What is wrong with this picture?
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Cooler white dwarfs with atmospheres of mixed hydrogen and helium show a more cyan or pale blue tinge.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of tinge
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  • The calming, tone-on-tone abstract paintings upstairs and downstairs are by the British painter Susan Gunn.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The complex also contains a blend of antioxidants, flax seed extract, and acetyl tetrapeptide-2, which work together to improve skin elasticity, maximize hydration, and even out the skin tone across the neck and décolleté.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Coloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coloration. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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