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Recent Examples of colorant
Except for canthaxanthin and orange B dye, the other colorants are made from petroleum.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Carmine, a vibrant red colorant, is made from cactus-dwelling insects in Central and South America; 70,000 of those insects are required to create just over 2 pounds of dye.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 27 July 2025
UPFs are made from multiple ingredients including additives like colorants, flavor enhancers, and preservatives.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Kennedy has used Kellogg’s Froot Loops as his primary example when railing against artificial colorants.
—Amelia Lucas,annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Carmine, a vibrant red colorant, is made from cactus-dwelling insects in Central and South America; 70,000 of those insects are required to create just over 2 pounds of dye.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 27 July 2025
UPFs are made from multiple ingredients including additives like colorants, flavor enhancers, and preservatives.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Kennedy has used Kellogg’s Froot Loops as his primary example when railing against artificial colorants.
—Amelia Lucas,annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorant
Noun
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Melasma is triggered by hormonal shifts after birth, especially changes in estrogen, which can keep pigment-producing cells overactive even after delivery.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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Makeup artists also love it for its creamy, blendable texture and rich pigment.—
Emma Greene,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Even the dye that gives the mat its color is non-toxic.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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This is despite the company raising the average cost of its dye vials in the market by 60% and 30% in 2023 and 2024, respectively, according to its IPO prospectus.—
Bernadette Toh,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For years, Raines’ organization has served people experiencing homelessness across the region, providing them services such as hair coloring, makeup and mobile showers.—
Joseph Serna,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Studies show that coloring can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety while improving your mood.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2026
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Splashes of color set against those deep charcoal neutrals can introduce some cheer for those who favor dopamine decor.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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For the brightest color, look for a pale golden honey.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Colorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorant. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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