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
The Grammy-winning singer has never shied away from dyeing her hair.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Irene Coltrinari,
Vogue,
28 Dec. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyeing
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Until 1813, the Raphael Loggia was open to the elements and suffered damage from rain and exposure, said Paolo Violini, in charge of painting restoration at the Vatican Museums.
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In Idaho, vistas of the Smoky Mountains rising above alpine lakes look like a Bob Ross painting come to life.
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Knoxville’s shock of white hair, a result of him stopping coloring it during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, kept reminding us that these were humans.
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The first showed him walking hand-in-hand with his sons, and the second showed Jack crouched down in a church pew as one of his sons played with toys, surrounded by coloring books and stickers.
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Apply a sealant to the sidewalk, if desired, to prevent future staining.
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The memento, sourced from a Salvation Army, does show some signs of use in the film, including staining, frayed fringe, and some loose threads.
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The atmosphere is lousy with the stuff, tinting the air a butterscotch color—except near the sun in the sky, where light scattering creates a blue aura that is best visible at sunset.
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Consider tinting your brows one to two shades darker than your new hair color for a cohesive look.
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“Dyeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyeing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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