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
John Avlon, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
By the time Garver arrived at the studio to meet producer and creator Ed Hartmann, the temporary dye had already started changing colors.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 25 May 2026
The parchment on the Noailles screen is hand-dyed in Kyoto, and a beautiful, high-gloss lacquer runs throughout the collection, most notably in pieces like the L'Eclat coffee table.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
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Noun
History will remember his leadership on 9/11 long after the wild-eyed, hair-dye-dripping accusations are forgotten.
—John Avlon, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
By the time Garver arrived at the studio to meet producer and creator Ed Hartmann, the temporary dye had already started changing colors.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Verb
The linen fabric has been dyed through the label’s proprietary Tinto Terra technique, which utilizes natural clays to produce earthy, complex colors with reduced environmental impact.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 25 May 2026
The parchment on the Noailles screen is hand-dyed in Kyoto, and a beautiful, high-gloss lacquer runs throughout the collection, most notably in pieces like the L'Eclat coffee table.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dye
Noun
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And a third suggests that physical effects on retinal pigments enable birds to detect photons and send signals to the brain, although this mechanism is really only viable in the light.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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That focus on locality becomes evident in artisanal details, pigment choices and natural fibers such as regenerative cotton grown through programs supported by denim mills.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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For years, radical climate activists have painted a bleak view of the future.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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As readers are now no doubt aware, the 2026 regulations have painted the sport into a bit of a corner.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The answer is a definite no, don't add red food coloring to your hummingbird food recipe.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Clad in an Avaro Figlio powder blue drop-waist gown with a black bodice, Bailey unleashed her box braids on the carpet, exposing the subtle progression of her dark coloring.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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But staining showed no RNA or DNA molecules, indicating that the cells were definitely dead.—
Siddhant Pusdekar,
Quanta Magazine,
1 June 2026
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The Bruins’ bat boy’s tears stained the front of Cholowsky’s jersey as his sobs grew heavier by the second.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Designer Matteo Thun’s signature is everywhere, with coolest-of-cool colors and a real eye for comfort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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If color matters for the presentation of your dish, choose between white or yellow Cheddar accordingly.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The wet process involves washing jeans with water, chemicals and treatments that lighten or tint the denim.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Creamy and well-pigmented, this is designed to tint the lips with barely-there color, applied without precision, and flushed out with the smudger tool on the opposite end of the crayon.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
Noun
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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
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There was a push to use American dyes and colorants to stave off a deep economic recession—there wasn’t really any other choice—but the cold commercial reality dumped water all over that flag-waving parade.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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