pigmentation

noun

Definition of pigmentationnext
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 Treatments such as Fraxel, LaseMD Ultra, or even more aggressive CO₂ fractional lasers can stimulate collagen production, improve fine wrinkling, smooth texture and reduce pigmentation caused by years of sun exposure. — Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 My favorite, Mac Matte Lipstick, combines vibrant pigmentation and long-lasting, non-drying coverage at a surprisingly reasonable price. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Retinol makes a person’s skin brighter, can also help clear up and even prevent brown pigmentation, unclog pores and help with acne and skin tone unevenness. — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Some research has also indicated that hair follicles currently gray or going gray may retain the capacity to restart pigmentation after clinical changes, including medication and treatment switches, Tobin said. — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pigmentation
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  1. coloration
  2. tone
  3. color
Noun
  • Like other outdoor plants, coleus requires several hours of full, direct sun each day to grow properly, maintain its coloration, and eventually bloom.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers reported effective coloration with fewer auxiliary chemicals and said the medium could be recovered after dyeing.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of coloration
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  • Expressing positive sentiment, such as appreciation, also proved more effective than neutral or negative tones.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Soto returning from an injury late in a lost season could help set a tone for next year.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of tone
Noun
  • Choose from dark or light gray, or grab it in other fall-ready colors including varsity red, coffee brown, and custard yellow.
    — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • These were followed by black- and silver-dial models retaining the dual-color bezel.
    — Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of color

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