melanated
Americanadjective
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containing or especially rich in melanin.
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of or relating to dark-skinned people, especially Black people.
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These not-too-creamy bronzer stick shades consider the undertones of melanated skin and can be used to lightly contour or simply bring out your glow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2022
The highly melanated event took place on Juneteenth weekend, a time usually celebrated by free events and inclusive gatherings for D.C.’s Black community.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 18, 2022
The popularity of Bushwig also offered smaller collectives like In Living Color, which bills itself as “Highly melanated & genderfully extravagant,” a chance to connect with a broader audience.
From New York Times ● Sep. 25, 2021
There was a piece about pulse oximeters and how they don’t give accurate reads on melanated skin.
From Slate ● Sep. 13, 2020
I don't have to explain being a melanated man or black man.
From Fox News ● Apr. 19, 2019
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