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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achromatism

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Recent Examples of pigmentation For severe or long-term conditions, some pigmentation and scarring can remain. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026 Located at 132 Greene Street in SoHo, the location offers 30-minute skin health consultations which assess hydration, pigmentation, elasticity and other skin factors for a price of $50. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 Gloger’s rule is an ecological principle formulated by the German evolutionary biologist Bernhard Rensch to describe the relationship between climatic conditions and pigmentation in animals. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 If tone, pigmentation or dullness is a concern, Nathan says chemical peels may be helpful. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pigmentation

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Noun

The main difference is that the original’s subdial showcased Moser’s signature Funky Blue fumé coloration, whereas the successor is covered in shimmering aventurine.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
One of the most striking examples of white dwarf coloration, however, would arise when one of these living dead stars starts feeding on the planets around it like a horror movie zombie.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of coloration

Noun

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

Definition of tone

Noun

Add a hint of fall style to your kitchen with warm, earthy colors that can last on the countertop through Thanksgiving.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026
There is a wall with removable dashboard panels across the color spectrum and a couple of miniature models of the cab with tiny, colored panels to help customers decide on the details.

— Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026

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