coloration
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- noun
- /ˌkoʊləˈreɪʃən/
- US
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coloración
- The exhibition showcased a range of beautiful colorations that captivated the audience with their vibrancy and depth.
- rich coloration
- protective coloration
- political coloration
Examples
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The rich coloration is one of the sculptor's trademarks.
Academic text (1998) -
My preference is for the warm colorations produced by daylight film.
Academic text (1993) -
This method of coloration, I believe, is much better and easier than the use of color dyes or tints.
Academic text (1995) -
Artificial tan lotions come in various colorations to match virtually any skin color shade.
Blog text (20) -
Believe that or not, splashes of coloration have found their way to many vintage evening gowns and plus-size bridesmaid dresses on online sale.
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The artist carefully considered the coloration of each element in the painting to create a harmonious composition.
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In her mural, the diverse colorations highlight the beauty of nature and the importance of environmental preservation.
Synonyms
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A paint or dye used to give something a particular shade
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A thin board artists use to mix paint, or the group of colors they use
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A planned set of colors used to make a room or item look good
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The colors that appear on something
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A set of colors used together for a product or design
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Strong, bright color that looks clear and not pale
To use strong colors in art or design to make it bright and vivid
Decoration of objects like statues or buildings with many colors
The quality of having many bright colors
Compounds
- Specialized
Body pattern that helps an animal blend into the background to avoid being seen
- Specialized
Body colour that helps an animal blend into where it lives to avoid being seen
- Specialized
Bright colors on an animal that warn predators it is poisonous or dangerous to eat
- Specialized
Bright colors or patterns on an animal that tell predators not to eat it
How Colorful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Coloration comes from the everyday word color, which means 'a hue or shade', and the ending -ation that makes it a noun. So, when an artist talks about coloration, they mean the way someone chooses and uses colors in a painting or design.