dye 1 of 2

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
China has a virtual monopoly on these minerals, which are critical to making everything from cars and jet engines to smartphones and even the dye used in MRI machines. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Some food dyes made from natural ingredients can contain contaminants and may pose their own health risks, such as diabetes. — Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
It is sold as an ecru denim, and when customers piece dye the jean, only the warp is colored. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 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 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
  • Tehrani-Bagha said chemical binders used in pigment printing and water-repellent finishes could reduce its effectiveness.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • DayGlo pigments were used extensively during World War II to make fluorescent fabric panels for US ground troops, while DayGlo’s black light paints were used on Navy aircraft carriers to enable planes to land at night.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of pigment
Verb
  • Bait doesn’t always paint your character, Shah, in a positive light.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
  • They are told to explain the business case, paint a compelling vision of the future, define the benefits of the change and communicate them throughout the organization.
    — John Radman, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of paint
Noun
  • As mentioned above, this coloring is an indicator of ripeness and when to harvest tomatoes.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The pair are seen enjoying a day at the beach, creating a homemade art project and coloring by a pool.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of coloring
Verb
  • But even the most dependable pieces eventually become too stained, scratched, or mismatched for food storage.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Clark’s denim featured unique distressing, looking as if the denim was once white and stained with coffee.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of stain
Noun
  • Choose from dark or light gray, or grab it in other fall-ready colors including varsity red, coffee brown, and custard yellow.
    — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • These were followed by black- and silver-dial models retaining the dual-color bezel.
    — Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of color
Verb
  • White drapes frame the space, with a front window wall tinted Jacaranda-purple, visible from the outside.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • When showing a complex picture with many different hues next to each other, though, pumping up the output of individual LED colors can cause the edges of those hues to tint and warp.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 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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“Dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dye. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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