as in coloration
the natural coloring of people, animals, or plants
Chlorophyll causes the green pigmentation in plants.
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Recent Examples of pigmentation
Melanin, the compound responsible for skin pigmentation, causes individuals with darker skin to absorb less UV light, making vitamin D production from sunlight more challenging.
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Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
People with darker skin tones might also experience a temporary increase in pigmentation with retinoid use, says Dr. Asmi Sanghvi, a dermatologist at Bethany Medical Clinic in New York City and a clinical instructor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024
Williams has short, black hair, a birthmark on his throat and skin pigmentation on his hands and legs, police said in their incident report.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
My skin did start to appear more even and the stubborn pigmentation has definitely faded.
—Lollie King, refinery29.com, 19 Sep. 2024
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Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
People with darker skin tones might also experience a temporary increase in pigmentation with retinoid use, says Dr. Asmi Sanghvi, a dermatologist at Bethany Medical Clinic in New York City and a clinical instructor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, TIME, 17 Oct. 2024
Williams has short, black hair, a birthmark on his throat and skin pigmentation on his hands and legs, police said in their incident report.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
My skin did start to appear more even and the stubborn pigmentation has definitely faded.
—Lollie King, refinery29.com, 19 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmentation
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These colorations play a significant role in the survival of wildlife by functioning as a form of concealment, temperature regulation or communication.Elizabeth Carlen, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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Dom Pérignon’s iconic shield emblem and Basquiat’s iconic three-pronged crown is a fitting design pairing, made all the more playful by Basquiat’s genius coloration.Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
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Mainardi says that the secret to balancing contemporary design with traditional chalet style is selecting materials that harmonize with the rustic materials and avoiding overly white or bright tones.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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That means voters have a chance to voice the artistic community’s response to his political resurrection — or at least set a tone.Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Still, even simple flourishes like multiple color options were once rare.PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
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The crisp air and vibrant colors of the orchards create a beautiful backdrop for a leisurely day.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Pigmentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmentation. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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