saturation

noun

Definition of saturationnext
as in contrast

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Recent Examples of saturation Yes, a bit of deception has long been standard in listing photos — a wide lens, a bit of color saturation to make a viewless window appear brighter — but the tools today are more sophisticated, cheaper, and pretty ubiquitous. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 21 July 2026 When worn day and night, the Circa can keep tabs on health metrics including your heart rate and blood oxygen saturation that can help detect conditions such as asthma and sleep apnea. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 21 July 2026 And by week, Cyber Week ranked sixth of all weeks for deal saturation. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 According to the company, engineers recorded successful sensor saturation and optical disruption across multiple test configurations, providing data to support future product development and integration into Tekne’s tactical systems. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for saturation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saturation
  1. contrast
  2. brightness
  3. chroma
  4. value
  5. lightness
  6. chromaticity
Noun
  • Fierezza, for example, is defined by contrasts between pink peppercorn, incense, and marine notes.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Biya’s long rule also reflects a wider contrast across Africa.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of contrast
Noun
  • These sturdy and reliable machines are great for both knocking out homework and streaming Netflix, with a big 24-inch FHD monitor that boasts good brightness and wide viewing angles.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
  • That is, the iPhone’s brightness capacity appeared significantly lower than my daily driver.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • Knowing elements like hue, value, chroma, and whether a color is warm or cool can all guide you towards picking hues that feel good in your space.
    — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The hunter green of the 1980s is back—but with a little less chroma.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
Definition of chroma
Noun
  • His position on Saturday, and his performance, will offer clarity about who the Eagles value in their depth along the offensive line — and where.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • She is alleged to have touted that the company had a potential future value of more than $4 billion.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of value
Noun
  • Gus Birney, Shulman’s real-life daughter, brings an ineffable lightness to Sarah Nell, the joyfulness and sweetness of the portrayal all the more wondrous before of all the darkness that surrounds it.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Heaven is a happy scent with a lightness to it that’s perfect for everyday wear—just like a breezy white maxidress in the summer.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of lightness
Noun
  • Represented by the coordinates on the CIE chromaticity diagram, this color can be described as a shade of beige or off-white.
    — Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Validation experiments to mimic lighting, display and sensing applications demonstrated that chromaticity, a measure of colorfulness separate from brightness, could be controlled with much more precision than the human eye can detect.
    — MEERI KIM | INSIDE SCIENCE, ABC News, 11 July 2021
Definition of chromaticity

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“Saturation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saturation. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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