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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
Investigators claim Millwood pulled over at a Miami address and opened one of the packages containing the red dye. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 The colors change to indicate how saturated the beads are, and the dyes used contain hazardous chemicals. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
Verb
The photos showed Sanchez-Munoz with his hair dyed a light color. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 In the mid 2010s, the reality TV star dyed her hair in colorful hues and took bold chances with her makeup. — Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 21 June 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
  • White cats get their color from a lack of pigment in their fur.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • The viscosity is relatively thicker, which is necessary to keep the pigment from running or becoming patchy.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Definition of pigment
Verb
  • To add interest and frame the berries, the index and pinky nails are painted in pink-and-white checkers.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • Mamdani sought to paint a picture of division in the country as a tool of the rich and powerful.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
Definition of paint
Noun
  • This recipe skips the traditional green food coloring in favor of chives for noticeably colorful freshness.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • The coloring signals that the chicken has been cooked evenly.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of coloring
Verb
  • Buchanan, was responding to a burglary report at a Verizon store across the street and noticed a broken window stained with blood, per the footage.
    — Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • Waterproof surfaces like quartz or marble handle spills and splashes without staining.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of stain
Noun
  • The campaign features three colorful and pink-hued drinks inspired by the vibrant hair colors and Snapchat filters that defined the era which ran from roughly 2014 through 2016.
    — Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • All entries will be evaluated based on creativity, distinctive color or music identity, and an understanding of global music trends.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of color
Verb
  • The technique reshapes brow hairs rather than tinting or filling them, and the results last weeks rather than hours.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
  • The structural glazing is cleverly integrated into the hull and superstructure, with each pane of glass uniquely shaped and tinted to blend seamlessly with the steel and aluminum.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
Definition of tint
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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“Dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dye. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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