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
Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
In the 18th century, natural red fabric dyes made from Indian madder root and South American brazilwood were key to producing the pink fabrics that both men and women wore during the reign of King Louis XV.
—Adam Mansuroglu, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2026
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
In 2022, after getting highlights and a bad silk press (on two separate occasions), my hair was literally fried, dyed, and laid to the side.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The war on artificial food dyes has hit the Target cereal aisle.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
In the 18th century, natural red fabric dyes made from Indian madder root and South American brazilwood were key to producing the pink fabrics that both men and women wore during the reign of King Louis XV.
—Adam Mansuroglu, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
But Lazzara, who drove a red Lamborghini, dyed his hair to stay youthful and favored flamboyant fur coats, bespoke tailoring and big opening-night parties, was cut from a different cloth entirely.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
In 2022, after getting highlights and a bad silk press (on two separate occasions), my hair was literally fried, dyed, and laid to the side.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
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Noun
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Founded by Aurelie Fontan, Meredith Wood and Christopher Ferguson in the United Kingdom, the approach extracts natural pigments from plants grown on polluted land while contributing to soil restoration.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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The high-quality products are made using the finest-grade oils and pigments to protect and beautify exterior wood.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Olson and fellow artist Pam Swenson designed, built, painted and installed the electric signage with the help of an electrician and a bucket truck.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the wake of all the trauma, the owner, Adriana Molina, hired a local muralist to paint a colorful outdoor mural of Altadena as a way to boost morale in the neighborhood.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wasps are usually smaller with black and yellow coloring while hornets are larger with black and white markings.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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Sun and star motifs rendered in gold enhance the gem’s night sky coloring, while the classic flower designs celebrate the 130th anniversary of the Louis Vuitton Monogram.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Under the late afternoon clouds, the water appears murky, too dark to hold a reflection of the soot- and algae-stained warehouses on the pier.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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This rust can stain your shower or sink and add a distinctly metallic taste to your water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The women’s proposition sees quarter-zips (a key trend of the season, popularized by Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel runway), polo tops, tees and shirts of many kinds, colors and finishes–short- and long-sleeve–with generous use of checks and stripes.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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Makeup artist Sergio López-Rivera even matched her lips to the rich color.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cabot's stain products can be tinted into Acorn at retailers nationwide.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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The moon is tinted a coppery red.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Founded in Brazil by Ailton Pereira, the process converts agro-industrial waste into textile colorants designed to reduce reliance on petrochemical dyes.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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It is used to make liquid shellac, a brush-on colorant and wood finish, and is found in shampoos, aluminum foil and lipstick.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dye. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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