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
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.
—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
How long has Chicago been dyeing the river green?
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 12 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
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
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
How long has Chicago been dyeing the river green?
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 12 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyeing
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Other artistic pursuits, from painting landscapes to taking salsa lessons, have similar benefits.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The failure is its own, and painting this as the creative team not delivering, and alienating Gellar in the process, only makes reviving the franchise that much harder.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
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Some activities aligned with a slower approach could include baking, gardening, sitting with your kids and talking or coloring rather than looking at a screen, and putting comfort first.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2026
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Each cookie has cheery yellow petals and a magenta center, with coloring strictly derived from vegetable juices.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Studies have found that embarrassment around menstruation remains common, with many girls reporting anxiety about leaks, staining or being noticed by peers.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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So, Navon and her husband undertook a full restoration, sanding and staining them a honey-oak hue that warms up the home from the ground up.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
31 Mar. 2026
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Consider tinting your brows one to two shades darker than your new hair color for a cohesive look.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 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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