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coloration

[kuhl-uh-ray-shuhn] / ˌkʌl əˈreɪ ʃən /






NOUN
tone
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Where many people might see a plant-eating bug with light yellow coloration and a splash of red accents, Sarah Schroeder sees, in a way, Taylor Swift.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

In the fantasy series, Syrax is known for her striking yellow coloration, relatively small size compared with other dragons, and unusually high egg production.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026

In response, crews reportedly used hydrogen peroxide treatments to address water quality issues, restoring just the outer rim of the pool to its blue coloration while leaving other areas still very green in appearance.

From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026

Now, portions of the newly resurfaced structure are already showing visible signs of wear, with peeling paint and patchy coloration fueling questions about the durability and execution of the project.

From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026

These atoms, gradually spiraling in toward Jupiter, should coat the inner moon Amalthea and may be responsible for its reddish coloration.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan


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