coloration

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Recent Examples of coloration When selecting a cover, request a fabric sample beforehand to see how the fabric feels and its true coloration before ordering. Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025 Frese noted that this coloration pattern may indicate a shoaling behavior, in which fish gather in loose social groups. Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025 The coloration of light in this image does not depict a true optical rainbow as would be seen by the naked eye, but rather a colored representation of different wavelengths of light that highlight the instrument's capability to analyze various components of the solar atmosphere. Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 15 May 2025 According to the research this unusual coloration was underpinned by the unique water chemistry of the time and the evolution of photosynthesis. New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coloration
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Noun
  • Made with exfoliating glycolic acid, soothing chamomile, and moisturizing shea butter, the formula can also even out excess pigmentation and reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 June 2025
  • Hiroyuki Sasaki/Kyushu University Without getting too deep into the genetics, the X chromosome holds the code for black or orange pigmentation (white is driven by another mechanism).
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • The flagship of the brand is its MR-G line, which continuously evolves in its functionality, materials, hues and finishes.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
  • Instead of the usual green or black colorway, though, the chef decided to do up his oven in a bright-orange hue.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • The deep red-plum tint subtly brightens the whites of your eyes and flatters all eye colors, especially greens and hazels.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 29 May 2025
  • Luckily, Tower 28 tackled that drawback by adding a blendable universal tint to the formula, camouflaging the active ingredient’s stark white finish.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • Well formed Easy to pass Brown color (sometimes with a tinge of green) Little to no residue Sinks and does not float Do Ghost Poops Mean a Healthy Bowel Movement?
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 June 2025
  • Buy Now on Neiman Marcus: $320 for 100ml 4 Penhaligon’s Fortuitous Finley Eau de Parfum Photo : Penhaligon's Fortuitous Finley Eau de Parfum With a tinge of liquorice, this scent threads a really interesting needle.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • Break The Pattern By Showing Up As Yourself In B2B, when everything starts to sound the same, that's your cue to break the pattern, shift the tone, challenge the format and rethink the angle.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
  • With charming visuals and a celebratory tone, the film offers a gentle allegory on inclusion and self-acceptance.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 9 June 2025

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“Coloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coloration. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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