How to Use tie-dye in a Sentence
tie-dye
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My new tie-dye Speedo one-piece was a mix of my favourite colours.
—Hazlitt, 14 Aug. 2024
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It is sent in a tie-dye box, wrapped, and ready to be gifted.
—Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2024
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In the dim light, Parsons thought the teenage girls were wearing tie-dye shirts.
—Marisa Kwiatkowski, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
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The look: Mouse ears, nose and tail, tie-dye T-shirt and a (fake) cigarette or pipe.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
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Want to find that pic of your friend skateboarding in their tie-dye shirt?
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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Throughout the day, the sun beat down on a crowd wearing tie-dye, bucket hats and ’90s band merch.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 21 July 2025
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The 10-inch plush is covered in a subtle pink and white tie-dye pattern.
—Chelsee Lowe, Parents, 1 Feb. 2024
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The 7-year-old can be seen adorably rocking some tie-dye Minnie Mouse ears.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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In the picture, a woman with tie-dye pink and orange pants puts her barefoot feet on the sides of the TV.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2023
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There are dozens of bold, unique prints to choose from, from banana leaf green to tie-dye multi.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
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Kelly’s 11-year-old daughter, stood next to her mom dressed in a blue tie-dye shirt.
—Samantha Latson, Washington Post, 20 July 2023
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Graphic T-shirts, tanks, tie-dye sweaters and totes and caps round out the collection.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 July 2025
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The image showed two tents set up behind a row of tie-dye sleep pallets.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
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Robin – sporting a tie-dye T-shirt and a condiment on her face – was throwing the fries on his grave.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
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Take your pick of solid hues like red or patterns such as trendy tie-dye.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2023
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Plaza was dressed in black dress pants and a black blazer with a tie-dye shirt underneath.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
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Fred, lithe as a jungle cat, sidled past Irv in his tie-dye and Lily in her towel, and made his way down the hall.
—Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
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Kelce kept it simple in a white T-shirt, blue tie-dye shorts, sunglasses and loafers.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
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Along with her dress pants and a blazer, Plaza wore a tie-dye shirt which served as a tribute to her late husband.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
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Those cupcakes better be tie-dye, too. Don't forget the swag.
—Leena Kim, Town & Country, 18 July 2023
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Some brands even offer discs made of plastic with a swirl or tie-dye pattern.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
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The thousands of young Israelis had spent the night dancing at an outdoor rave, many clad in tie-dye T-shirts and crop tops.
—Gabby Sobelman, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2023
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One stylish guest paired the shoes with a bright tie-dye shirt and baggy shorts; another dressed them up with a bright green tulle dress.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2023
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This lovestruck era was all about pink, pastel tie-dye, and fringe jackets.
—Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2023
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Or, use food coloring and water to dye the paper in a tie-dye pattern.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Per photos, Davidson looked cool on a tie-dye blue shirt, black jacket and pants, and a long pearl necklace.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 May 2023
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Further, poking holes in the top allows the Jell-O to enter the cake, which results in a pretty, tie-dye look when cut.
—Laura Kanya, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
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Adira popped up toward the end of the video wearing a black baggy T-shirt with pink-and-white tie-dye shorts.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
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The athlete’s tennis kit consisted of a turquoise tie-dye and green racerback tennis dress.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
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The result is nail art that combines a tie-dye effect with ombré shades to create a color range that emanates from the center of the nail bed.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
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