PIGMENTATION Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

pigmentation

noun

Definition of pigmentation

as in coloration

the natural coloring of people, animals, or plants Chlorophyll causes the green pigmentation in plants.

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Relevance

Dissimilar Words

achromatism

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Recent Examples of pigmentation Saperavi is the starting point for reds — the name means dye in Georgian, a reference to its extraordinary pigmentation, one of only a handful of grapes in the world with naturally colored flesh and juice. — Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Those are paired with a soothing lineup of Centella asiatica, madecassoside, panthenol, and allantoin to keep skin balanced (as irritation can worsen pigmentation). — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026 Certain medications, digestive conditions, fiber intake, sunlight exposure, age, and skin pigmentation, can also affect vitamin D levels. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 June 2026 According to the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, their snowy feathers are the result of a rare genetic condition called leucism, which reduces pigmentation in the plumage while leaving the birds with their normal eye color. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pigmentation

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Noun

This is because their orange coloration is linked to the X-chromosome.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
The team created computer models that mapped out the existing data on bird coloration and other traits.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

Definition of coloration

Noun

Destinations that combine crystal-clear seas, warm sand tones and unspoilt scenery consistently stand out as the places people most dream about visiting.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Navigation instructions are presented in plenty of time and with a confident tone.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 5 July 2026

Definition of tone

Noun

And when Pawlak woke up the next day, the sun was high in the sky and the ocean was the color of dark blue Gatorade.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Ironically, though, her flushed and rosy cheeks were created with two shades of the Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush — one of which was in her iconic color palette, while the other was actually — gasp!

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Definition of color

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