as in painted
to give color or a different color to
dyed her hair a startling red
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Recent Examples of dyed
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2025
For Iris Van Herpen, a more intimate meal for 30 to celebrate her exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, with a custom 52-foot tablecloth dyed to match the surrounding artworks.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
The Mill Creek Park Fountain was one of five fountains the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department dyed red to celebrate Red Friday.
—Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
And a very close look at Halsey's hairline seems to reveal that her hair is definitely dyed.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Ethically made, and hand-dyed in Ghana, the pink, orange and black pattern is sure to add a unique but high-end flair to your look.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Bedsure Cotton Duvet Cover This simple yet elegant duvet cover is dyed with two colors of threads to offer a soft and classic look.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
The visual begins with the 21-year-old Slovak pop star—her hair dyed pastel pink, her eyebrows bleached—appearing to simulate an orgasm in front of a shrine to pop music in her bedroom.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
Floor mats that are hand-dyed using paint spray feature a blue-to-orange ombre look, which carries over to the speaker housings and other gear and button surrounds.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Kate Middleton just seemingly dyed her hair again after she was accused of wearing a blonde wig.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2025
For Iris Van Herpen, a more intimate meal for 30 to celebrate her exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, with a custom 52-foot tablecloth dyed to match the surrounding artworks.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
The Mill Creek Park Fountain was one of five fountains the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department dyed red to celebrate Red Friday.
—Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
And a very close look at Halsey's hairline seems to reveal that her hair is definitely dyed.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Ethically made, and hand-dyed in Ghana, the pink, orange and black pattern is sure to add a unique but high-end flair to your look.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Bedsure Cotton Duvet Cover This simple yet elegant duvet cover is dyed with two colors of threads to offer a soft and classic look.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
The visual begins with the 21-year-old Slovak pop star—her hair dyed pastel pink, her eyebrows bleached—appearing to simulate an orgasm in front of a shrine to pop music in her bedroom.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
Floor mats that are hand-dyed using paint spray feature a blue-to-orange ombre look, which carries over to the speaker housings and other gear and button surrounds.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyed
Verb
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Cinderella Castle was painted pink for Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2021.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The house is now painted yellow, and there are tenants.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Dip a microfiber cloth in the solution and saturate the stained area.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hold the stained fabric taut and let the water flow from the back of the shirt to the front, allowing the water to push the stain away from the fabric rather than through it.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shades of Paula Abdul colored the song as Doja sashayed across the stage with her feathery vocals.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ten years ago, General Mills made a splashy pledge to remove artificial dyes from cereal and released Trix colored naturally with fruits and vegetables.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Extra Value move comes just weeks after McDonald's reported a 2.5% increase in U.S. same-store sales from April 1 to June 31, a marked improvement from the fast food chain's first quarter, which saw U.S. sales fall 3.6% – McDonald's most significant decline since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The wind industry is reeling from the recent decisions, a marked change from a few years ago when the growing demand for electricity spurred a surge in announcements for new wind projects.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The designer brand is launching La Beauté Louis Vuitton on August 29, a makeup line featuring lipsticks, tinted balms and eyeshadow palettes, created in partnership with legendary makeup artist Dame Pat McGrath.—
Lizzie Hyman,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Iron oxide gives tinted sunscreen its color, and it's also commonly used to lend a skin-toney hue to concealer and foundation.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Some materials are tougher than others, but even stone will scratch or become discolored from harsh cleaners.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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But even with the most enthusiastic upcycling, so much fast fashion cannot be repurposed—discolored or torn polyester, or soiled underwear.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For an eco-friendly option, check out EcoBirdy, a kids’ furniture company that creates its wares out of ecothylene—a patented material made from upcycled plastic toys that lends each piece a flecked pattern.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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Drizzle this herb-flecked dressing over greens, roasted or grilled veggies, and grain salads.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Look for fine webbing and speckled or stippled leaves, which are signs of their presence, says Harvell.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Dyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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