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Recent Examples of colorant
But the replacements are still made of complex materials that include additives like colorants; the chemicals can react in ways the companies may not intend or understand, Boucher says.
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Start by gathering a soap base (either goats milk or shea butter works), yellow and red soap colorant, fall-scented fragrance oil, silicone soap mold, measuring cups, and 99% isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle.
—Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 8 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
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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Matt Fuchs, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Start by gathering a soap base (either goats milk or shea butter works), yellow and red soap colorant, fall-scented fragrance oil, silicone soap mold, measuring cups, and 99% isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle.
—Ellen Sturm Niz, Parents, 8 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
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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Founded by Aurelie Fontan, Meredith Wood and Christopher Ferguson in the United Kingdom, the approach extracts natural pigments from plants grown on polluted land while contributing to soil restoration.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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The high-quality products are made using the finest-grade oils and pigments to protect and beautify exterior wood.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The passage of time also posed a challenge, as the bleach and dye used to create Bessette-Kennedy’s sunny blonde in the ’90s have come a long way.—
Kirbie Johnson,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Living Carbon Capture Dye Systems has created a dyeing process that uses cyanobacteria to capture atmospheric carbon dioxide and convert it into textile dyes.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wasps are usually smaller with black and yellow coloring while hornets are larger with black and white markings.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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Sun and star motifs rendered in gold enhance the gem’s night sky coloring, while the classic flower designs celebrate the 130th anniversary of the Louis Vuitton Monogram.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While the main areas can be dramatic and flashy with the disco balls, string lights, and bold colors, the rooms are light and serene—the perfect places to unwind and fall blissfully asleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The stainless steel timer comes in Caraway’s core colors, including a classic cream, sage green, and mustard yellow.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Colorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorant. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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