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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
The lip stains, meanwhile, come in six shades, and are formulated with aloe vera gel, panthenol and ink dye technology.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025
Eusebio uses the same pigment to dye a pair of textile works showing herself and family in Florida Marlins T-shirts, referencing her Dominican father’s love of baseball.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Bolt is available in Ultramarine, a sulfur-bottom dye that creates an underwater undertone, giving the blue a distinctive depth that Finkler said aligns perfectly with current color trends.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
The lip stains, meanwhile, come in six shades, and are formulated with aloe vera gel, panthenol and ink dye technology.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
For early summer, there are beets with brown butter and poppy seeds, to dye gemelli a vibrant magenta; as fall approaches, green lentil ragù with roasted cherry tomatoes, to get caught in the crooks of cascatelli.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025
Eusebio uses the same pigment to dye a pair of textile works showing herself and family in Florida Marlins T-shirts, referencing her Dominican father’s love of baseball.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dye
Noun
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Melasma is triggered by hormonal shifts after birth, especially changes in estrogen, which can keep pigment-producing cells overactive even after delivery.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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Makeup artists also love it for its creamy, blendable texture and rich pigment.—
Emma Greene,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The movie plunks us down at Mar-a-Lago, where Melania struts out the door and into the back of an SUV, which will take her to the red-white-and-blue private plane painted with the word TRUMP that’s waiting for her at the airport.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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The same brush painted the bleak picture for both schools.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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For years, Raines’ organization has served people experiencing homelessness across the region, providing them services such as hair coloring, makeup and mobile showers.—
Joseph Serna,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Studies show that coloring can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety while improving your mood.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Wearing kitchen gloves to keep your hands from staining, knead 7 oz.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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In testing on human teeth that were artificially stained with tea and coffee, the researchers found that a total of four hours of brushing showed visible whitening, while 12 total hours of brushing led to teeth that were nearly 50% whiter than those in a control group.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Jan. 2026
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Splashes of color set against those deep charcoal neutrals can introduce some cheer for those who favor dopamine decor.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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For the brightest color, look for a pale golden honey.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Plus, check out Jennifer Aniston’s go-to tinted serum and other shopper-favorite OneSkin products, below.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The primer will be tinted with a small amount of color pigment to approximate the paint color.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
29 Dec. 2025
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Every Rae product remains vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, and free from harmful fillers, colorants, and artificial preservatives.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
16 Dec. 2025
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But the replacements are still made of complex materials that include additives like colorants; the chemicals can react in ways the companies may not intend or understand, Boucher says.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dye. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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