as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
dyed her hair a startling red
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Recent Examples of dye
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The deliver-to-your-door system’s probably the most personalized box dye that exists, hence its 10 Best of Beauty wins over the years.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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
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Noun
The searches pointed to everything from fabric dye to rare skin conditions.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The deliver-to-your-door system’s probably the most personalized box dye that exists, hence its 10 Best of Beauty wins over the years.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dye
Noun
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Pumpkin Pumpkins are rich in beta-carotene, a pigment that gives pumpkins their signature orange color.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
19 Sep. 2025
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Adding mist was achieved by using a makeup brush to allow the lightest layer of pigments to dry on contact.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Zhang was initially arrested after months of posting accounts, including videos, from crowded hospitals and empty streets that painted a more dire early picture of the disease than the official narrative.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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The fourth quarter painted a very different picture, as the Packers would allow 13 unanswered points, resulting in a 13-10 victory for the Browns.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Flexus by Spring Step Giller Boiled Wool Clogs With their stunning bordeaux coloring and easy slip-on design, these clogs are a cozy and functional statement piece for the season that channels the witchy fall style of iconic films like Practical Magic and The Craft.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
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Its fins are mostly white with black, orange and yellowish coloring.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While there’s no secret deodorant conspiracy at play, there is a reason for the difference—certain types of deodorant are more prone to staining than others.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Police said Smirnova’s hospital gown and legs were also stained with blood.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Digital Paper comes in Cool Grey, Elixir Gold, or Mystery Black colors.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by the colors of the season—browns and coppers reminiscent of dry leaves falling on the ground and the sunsets of this time of year—this makeup style brings a stunning warmth to the face.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
21 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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There are many reasons why a person may want to tint their windows.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Read More: The 9 Most Underrated Healthy Foods Flavorings and additives Natural fruit compounds, artificial colorants, and tannins in wine can cause headaches, GI symptoms, or hives in sensitive people.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
22 July 2025
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The research also provides baseline information for change in light of the national spotlight on removing certain colorants from the food supply, especially from schools, said Pomeranz, who was not involved in the study.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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“Dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dye. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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