as in painting
to give color or a different color to
dyed her hair a startling red
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Recent Examples of dyeing
Another student describes making algae yarn over winter break, boiling and dyeing it in her kitchen.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025
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
Permanently dyeing your hair extremely black at home is for someone who is absolutely committed to being black for an extended period, Klepadlo says.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2025
At the time, Jenner became known for her edgy, experimental looks, especially after dyeing her hair blue.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
What’s the most common error men make when dyeing their hair or beards?
—The Editors, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025
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
Permanently dyeing your hair extremely black at home is for someone who is absolutely committed to being black for an extended period, Klepadlo says.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2025
At the time, Jenner became known for her edgy, experimental looks, especially after dyeing her hair blue.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
What’s the most common error men make when dyeing their hair or beards?
—The Editors, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyeing
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Stella Carlson was supposed to spend Saturday morning painting children’s faces at a church.—
Michael Williams,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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There’s something about painting as a medium for me that lives outside of the limits of photography and film.—
Jason Parham,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Rather than coloring them with a single hue, SZA, born Solána Imani Rowe, opted for a deep rose liner followed by a bubblegum pink lipstick and clear gloss.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Andie MacDowell stopped coloring her hair in 2020 and hasn’t looked back since.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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Holevich adds that cleaning these surfaces promptly will help prevent long-term staining and lingering odors.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
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Foods like tomato sauce and chocolate can cause staining if they aren't wiped up right away.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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What was once an elegant, albeit limited interface, has evolved into a highly customizable menu with a sleek, new Liquid Glass design language, free icon and widget placement options, and color-tinting elements that rival those seen on Android.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Nov. 2025
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Hawley and a team of craftspeople worked across the globe embroidering, aging and tinting the costumes for the film.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Dyeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyeing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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