coloration
noun
col·or·a·tion
ˌkə-lə-ˈrā-shən 
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a
: characteristic quality
the newspapers … took on the former coloration of the magazine—
L. B. Seltzer
L. B. Seltzer
b
: aspect suggesting an attitude
the chameleon talent for taking on the intellectual coloration of whatever idea he happened to fasten onto—Budd Schulberg
Budd Schulberg3
: subtle variation of intensity or quality of tone
a wide range of coloration from the orchestra
Examples of coloration in a Sentence
the coloration of a flower
the bright yellow coloration of the curtains
wine glasses with circle designs and blue and green colorations
He attempted to give a religious coloration to the war.
Recent Examples on the Web
The West African lungfish also exhibits a distinctive mottled coloration that aids in camouflage.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
This often leads to white coloration in splotches on the animal’s skin or fur.
—Samuel Sanders, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
This ground-dwelling spider native to the deserts of Arizona is known for its striking golden-brown coloration.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 4 Sep. 2024
The grey reef shark is characterized by its slender body, grey coloration, and prominent white fin tips.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
This often leads to white coloration in splotches on the animal’s skin or fur.
—Samuel Sanders, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
This ground-dwelling spider native to the deserts of Arizona is known for its striking golden-brown coloration.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 4 Sep. 2024
The grey reef shark is characterized by its slender body, grey coloration, and prominent white fin tips.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Coloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coloration. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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