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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Riki felt intimidated at the mere mention of a neighborhood like Ebisu, and her friend showed up that day looking especially elegant, her hair dyed a stylish reddish-brown, dazzling everyone around her.
—Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Purvis described a new finishing process that mimics the look of garment dyed denim without high minimums.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
However, buying organic bassinet sheets often gives you the peace of mind knowing they are unbleached, non-dyed and chemical-free.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Dresses and suits were delicately crafted, featuring hand dyed and hand cut organza appliqué, jet beading and gold accents.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Riki felt intimidated at the mere mention of a neighborhood like Ebisu, and her friend showed up that day looking especially elegant, her hair dyed a stylish reddish-brown, dazzling everyone around her.
—Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Purvis described a new finishing process that mimics the look of garment dyed denim without high minimums.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyed
Verb
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The master bedroom is drenched in Dulux Heritage’s Biscuit Beige for maximum warmth, and the bed was crafted by a local joiner before being painted by William Sutherland, one of the estate’s members, using folkloric stencils devised by resident designer, Bethany Evans.—
Chloe Frost-Smith,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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This armored vehicle appeared with its bulletproof exterior painted in green.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Wood stained baseboards may need a gentler cleaning approach, such as Murphy’s Oil Soap, to protect the finish.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Most of the restaurant's decor is bright Coca Cola red, from stained glass lamps to old-school pinup posters, all with the Coca Cola logo.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An epic milestone and an emotional finale colored the Angels-Rockies game on Saturday night at Coors Field.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
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Their stems and new growth are wine-colored and do present a fresh and cheery look.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Democratic leaders released a competing bill that reflects their vision for how to fund the government, drawing a marked contrast with the Republican proposal.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
18 Sep. 2025
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Mamdani’s willingness to engage with establishment figures like Bloomberg signals his intent to build a broad coalition, despite marked differences on issues like taxation and policing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Made in 1905, crammed with comedy players, and hand-tinted with blurts of rough color, the film purports to show a car being driven by King Leopold II of Belgium, who is depicted as a fool behind the wheel.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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In some states, there is no limit to how dark the rear windows and rear windshield can be tinted.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some discolored areas on the bones that were not charred may have been blackened by smoke exposure, according to the study.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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The man stands just beyond a vivid swirl of similarly unclothed American Indians with discolored bodies, a jarring imagining of the senseless violence and disease that ravaged the Ohlone people, who first settled in the coastal Northern California land that now comprises much of the Bay Area.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Go with the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat Nail Polish at under $10 for some pink iridescence or the Nails Inc Mirror Chrome Silver Served High Shine Metallic Nail Polish at $8 for a silver-flecked finish.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Over a 10-month period, our editors—all with vastly different preferences for coverage, finish, and format—buffed and blended (and swept and stippled) their way through about 650 submissions.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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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 29 Sep. 2025.
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