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Recent Examples of colorant
Built on the British plant colorant startup’s cellulose color platform—inspired by the natural hues of butterflies and beetles—the pigment is fully biodegradable and made sans synthetic and chemical inputs.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 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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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 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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Its creamy pigment comes in eight shades, including hard-to-find auburn, and glides easily onto the brow.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Armani Beauty has also introduced 18 new shades featuring ultramarine and green pigments, which are better suited for deep and tan skin tones, bringing its range to 44 diverse offerings.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2026
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Invest in the right tools What’s the difference between a successful color application versus a botched dye job?—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Hair stylists around the world should get their dye bottles ready.—
Alice Park,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Its coloring is pale brown with slightly darker bands — the markings that distinguish it from its closest relative and give it its common name.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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The greatest eclipse marks the midpoint of totality, when the Moon sits deepest within the umbra — often producing the most vivid coloring and the moment most worth capturing.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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In addition, Astiadi says that she is often profiled while traveling due to her skin color.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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The colors are vibrant and really give my front door a cheerful, welcoming look.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Colorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorant. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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