DYE Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈdī

Definition of dye

as in pigment

a substance used to color other materials soaked the fabric in blue 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

PepsiCo has recalled more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade sold across the United States, including California, for undeclared dyes. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 During lab experiments, that material removed both catatonic and anionic dyes, proving its potential for wastewater treatment. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Verb

Meg’s hairstylist, Kellon Deryck, transformed Megan with a platinum updo that mirrored a pair of cute cat ears, whose tips were dyed a peachy orange. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026 And Bright isn’t the only celeb who has recently felt the urge to dye her hair darker—Hailey Bieber and Dakota Johnson are also team dark-chocolate hair. — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dye

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Noun

Her complexion was lit-from-within radiant, with the warm pink pigment catching the light across the tops of her cheekbones.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026
Shaving, friction from clothing, ingrown hairs, and even certain deodorants can cause low-grade inflammation, which may lead to excess pigment known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).

— Glamour, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of pigment

Verb

Every belt buckle looks freshly yanked off the rack; every speck of signage resembles something painted 45 minutes before filming commenced that day.

— Michael Phillips, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Nuanced, resonant verse paints a clear-eyed, profoundly loving portrait of a teen navigating the complexities of growing up.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of paint

Noun

The moniker came from the sneaker’s purple and red coloring, which was a close match for the colors used by the Toronto Raptors.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
There was a time when skincare did the treating and makeup did the covering and coloring.

— Mickey Williams, Flow Space, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of coloring

Verb

Bookshelves are crammed with novels and almanacs, the wood boards of the ceilings stained dark in delicious contrast to the clean white walls and creamy linen furnishings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The yellow color from the fenbendazole stained his white goatee.

— Trisha Thadani Kirsten Potter Tanya Pérez Devin Murphy, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of stain

Noun

Swedish architect Martin Brudnizki dressed it in bold Art Deco and an electric color palette that doesn't apologize for existing on Sunset Boulevard.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Case in point, Luke Edward Hall’s ongoing Neptune’s Journey for Ginori 1735, characterized by cartoonish images and upbeat color palette.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of color

Verb

Fel Beauty launched in January with its original Kissylips tinted balms.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
The restaurant is also available for private-dining bookings with a room that can instantly tint its glass, hiding diners with the flip of a switch.

— Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of tint

Noun

Food-grade natural colorant obtained from the petals of the butterfly pea flower was approved for use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration in 2021.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
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

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