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Recent Examples of colorants
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
The process removes everything—dyes, colorants, contaminants, blends—to yield a resin that’s identical (chemically speaking) to virgin polyester.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
The process removes everything—dyes, colorants, contaminants, blends—to yield a resin that’s identical (chemically speaking) to virgin polyester.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colorants
Noun
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Purple Potatoes Purple potatoes are high in pigments called anthocyanins, which give them their color and health benefits.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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To thank is peony root extract, which visibly improves dullness and uneven tone, and the powder’s color-correcting pigments.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI) brings expertise in sustainable dyes and coatings.—
Sunny Tan,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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The dyes are often used in long-lasting lip stains.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The set is available in 19 colors, including a rich clay shade ideal for autumn.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sunset Stripes and Suedes The Axon sweater dress is core to the brand, updated each season in new shades of melting colors.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Colorants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorants. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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