coloration

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Recent Examples of coloration Stone veining and coloration are unrepeatable by nature, which is either a feature or a risk, depending on your personality. Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026 Some are bright and showy while others are more subtle in coloration. Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026 Researchers identified the species based on body size, scale patterns, coloration, finger and toe structure, and skin texture. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026 Bright red stems add to the plant’s striking coloration throughout the year. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coloration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coloration
Noun
  • This under-$20 Vitamin C spot treatment targets pigmentation and post-blemish marks without irritation.
    Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Ultraviolet light is known to accelerate collagen breakdown and uneven pigmentation, so regular use prevents further damage and maintains skin quality.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Enjoy the mixture of black, blue and yellow hues on the male.
    Sheryl DeVore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The shampoo uses highly concentrated violet pigments (which give it that signature purple hue) to neutralize yellow tones on contact.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Weber’s status as an incumbent Democrat gives her a clear edge in the primary given California’s blue tint.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The subtle tint helps even out tone and add a bit of radiance, while ingredients like niacinamide support a brighter, more balanced complexion over time.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Now, the Hawks’ trouncing the Knicks in this category may be a tinge inflated, if only because of matchups.
    Fred Katz, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • This deep cool brown gets a metallic tinge from bronze brown balayage, making the tresses look super shiny and rich.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • However, Bessent took a different tone when the possibility of being the Fed chair came up.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
  • With Hunter setting the tone in the trenches, Texas Tech reached the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history.
    Tobias Bass, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026

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“Coloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coloration. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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