DYE Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

dye 1 of 2

noun

ˈdī

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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

Mason Hanrahan, an ISA-Certified Arborist, Qualified Tree Risk Assessor, and owner of Tim-O-Tree, says black walnuts have shockingly potent dyes. —

Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 May 2026 Kool-Aid Hydration does not use artificial dyes, as part of Kraft Heinz’s broader pledge to phase out synthetic colors by the end of 2027. —

Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 May 2026

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Another key element of the look is the flamboyant headpiece that Deacon created in collaboration with the iconic milliner Stephen Jones, which featured an eruption of ostrich and pheasant feathers that had been artfully dyed to echo the shades of Christie’s dress. —

Liam Hess, Vogue, 4 May 2026 All sizes are dyed without the use of harmful chemicals and are easy to machine wash and dry on a low setting. —

Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dye

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There, surrounding his tomb, visitors will find walls covered in some of Goya’s finest frescoes, restored to their vivid, original pigment tones, along with the church interior and building structure itself, reports the Times of London.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
And these pigment pros aren’t here to gatekeep.

— Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026