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noun

ˈdī How to pronounce dye (audio)
Definition of dyenext
as in pigment
a substance used to color other materials soaked the fabric in blue dye

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dye

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verb

as in to paint
to give color or a different color to dyed her hair a startling red

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Recent Examples of dye
Noun
Rather than relying on traditional petrochemical dyes, the company uses biopolymers and iron oxide to create what Berlan describes as a hybrid molecule. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 Three other grocery retailers—Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Save A Lot—have either eliminated dyes from their food products or are in the process of doing so for their private-label brands. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
The silk taffeta dress was specially woven and dyed ivory and featured a ruffled collar, puffed sleeves, voluminous skirt and, perhaps most notably, a dramatic 25-foot train and 153-yard tulle veil. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 Young women cut and dyed their hair, believing that the killer was targeting people with long, dark locks. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dye
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dye
  1. pigment
  2. paint
  3. coloring
  4. stain
  5. color
  6. tint
  7. colorant
Noun
  • Chemical analysis can identify pigments such as red ochre and charcoal, while advances in dating techniques have steadily pushed the origins of cave art further back in time.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • At the heart of CipherX's technology is a small patch filled with hundreds of microscopic biodegradable needles, each preloaded with pigment.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of pigment
Verb
  • Be sure to plan at least one evening on-property to catch the sunset, when the mountains are painted in shades of pink and purple before giving way to a sky filled with twinkling stars.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • As the back-to-school shopping season winds down, retail sales data and several consumer surveys paint a picture of shoppers who are being impacted by higher costs, are more cautious with their spending and dealing with more stress.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of paint
Noun
  • Still, the system can occasionally trap the wrong animal, such as box turtles, which have a similar coloring to a tegu.
    — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Most creators aim for a consistency that’s creamy and smooth, with a rosy pink coloring.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of coloring
Verb
  • Incomplete, broken, and damaged or stained items and clothing should be thrown out.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026
  • On the floor were six cots and a couple of mattresses, stained and foul-smelling.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of stain
Noun
  • Sumptuously furnished with vintage and antique decor, the rooms make a statement through bold colors, custom kimono bathrobes, and handmade Hästens beds.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • After several back blows, the baby's color came back, and his breathing returned to normal.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of color
Verb
  • Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones talked about tinting the windows to AT&T Stadium following the FIFA World Cup in an interview with Fox 4.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The wings are brown tinted The hornets can be mistaken for native species.
    — Eva Flowe July 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
Definition of tint
Noun
  • Updates across the lists include new restrictions on flame retardants and colorants, new or tightened limits on some chemicals and metals, and new substance limits for jewelry.
    — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The dye free version skips the yellow colorant for a shorter ingredient list and a cleaner look.
    — Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of colorant

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