coloration
Americannoun
noun
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arrangement of colour and tones; colouring
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the colouring or markings of insects, birds, etc See also apatetic aposematic cryptic
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unwanted extraneous variations in the frequency response of a loudspeaker or listening environment
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Those conversations might have different coloration now, the the task of rebuilding looming before us.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
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
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
The spider has elongated structures extending from its abdomen and a pale coloration that gives it the appearance of fungal growth.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 17, 2026
In the process, Neylan’s political coloration rubbed off on Ernest, too.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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