Synonyms of dyeing

dyeing

verb

present participle of dye

as in painting

to give color or a different color to

dyed her hair a startling red

Synonyms & Similar Words

• painting
• coloring
• staining
• tinting
• pigmenting
• brightening
• tincturing
• tingeing
• darkening
• bepainting
• striping
• lightening
• variegating
• marbling
• flecking
• streaking
• toning (down)
• patterning
• mottling
• dappling
• striating
• specking
• speckling
• daubing
• embrowning
• polychroming
• checkering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bleaching
• decolorizing
• whitening
• blanching

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dyeing

The Grammy-winning singer has never shied away from dyeing her hair. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 May 2026

Any colors that can catch your eye from a plate (and make your mouth water) are guaranteed to make an impact in 2026; edible flowers are the key to organically dyeing drinks and desserts with different hues. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026

One day later, Smith shared a video of Cline dyeing Easter eggs while his mom sang and danced. — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026

For many fans — including plenty in the audience with neon green or pink hair — dyeing your own hair at home is part of self-discovery. — Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026

As members of the plumbers' union, Local 130, plowed through the Chicago River, dyeing it a glowing green, thousands lined Wacker Drive and the bridges to catch a glimpse of how the process is done. — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026

In the Middle Ages, both Eastern Orthodox as well as Western church goers began dyeing eggs red in celebration of the holiday, a tradition which continues today in countries around the world, including Greece. — Liz Regalia, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026

When John commands Cal to cut his long hair, Cal rebels by dyeing it platinum and trimming it into a chin-length bob. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026

So, we’re used to thinking about dyeing our hair—and focusing on our roots—as a corrective, routine treatment to cover gray hair. — Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025