as in paints
to give color or a different color to
dyed her hair a startling red
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Recent Examples of dyes
Mike Snider, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Look for arnica gels formulated without dyes, fragrances and parabens, which are chemical preservatives.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Ivy Odom's grown-up version of her favorite childhood summer drink, Kool-Aid Blue Raspberry Lemonade, still has the unique sweet-tart flavor without the artificial dyes or flavors.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Bath bombs release dyes and oils that cling to porous or textured tub surfaces, making stains harder to remove.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Free of dyes, heavy perfumes, parabens, and phthalates, the gentle formula relies on a shea butter blend for its moisturizing power.
—Claudia Fisher, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
The chefs already look a little battered by this Mad Libs-style Quickfire, and then, Kristen hits them with another trend-chasing move similar to the Elimination challenge featuring natural dyes.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
No synthetic dyes, chemical fizz or dehydrating salts, just pure skin loving comfort.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
FiberColors dyes are synthesized with a minimum of 50 percent wool waste, specifically fleeces that sheep farmers would otherwise pay to dispose of.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Colored smoke, such as the green plumes, are typically only colorful due to a chemical that dyes the smoke and is not considered more dangerous.
—Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Its distinctive crackle is owed to its blend of white and black glutinous rice, whose runoff color dyes the former lavender.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 May 2025
Noun
In response to the Food and Drug Administration's ruling to stop using some artificial dyes, Gatorade is also removing artificial colors from Gatorade Zero Powder, Gatorade Thirst Quencher Powder, and Gatorlyte Powder later this spring, Del Pozzo confirmed.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Look for arnica gels formulated without dyes, fragrances and parabens, which are chemical preservatives.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Ivy Odom's grown-up version of her favorite childhood summer drink, Kool-Aid Blue Raspberry Lemonade, still has the unique sweet-tart flavor without the artificial dyes or flavors.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Bath bombs release dyes and oils that cling to porous or textured tub surfaces, making stains harder to remove.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Free of dyes, heavy perfumes, parabens, and phthalates, the gentle formula relies on a shea butter blend for its moisturizing power.
—Claudia Fisher, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
The chefs already look a little battered by this Mad Libs-style Quickfire, and then, Kristen hits them with another trend-chasing move similar to the Elimination challenge featuring natural dyes.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
No synthetic dyes, chemical fizz or dehydrating salts, just pure skin loving comfort.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
FiberColors dyes are synthesized with a minimum of 50 percent wool waste, specifically fleeces that sheep farmers would otherwise pay to dispose of.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
This information is conveyed by a hilariously avant-garde Poulter, playing the store’s manager, who dyes his hair to match each monochromatic scheme and hides his nefariousness behind a company policy that requires techno music to be played at maximum volume at all times.
—Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Colored smoke, such as the green plumes, are typically only colorful due to a chemical that dyes the smoke and is not considered more dangerous.
—Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Its distinctive crackle is owed to its blend of white and black glutinous rice, whose runoff color dyes the former lavender.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyes
Noun
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Beets are also known for their high betalain content, the pigments responsible for their deep red color.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
13 Apr. 2026
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High octane-pigments, gemstone appliqués, and iridescent sparkle across the eyes, lips, and bridge of the nose define the contemporary trend for playful, expressive makeup.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After his death while attempting a wingsuit flight in 2015, his friends began putting together footage that paints a portrait of a complex man.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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Filled with music, color and passion, the drama paints a picture of a group of artists and friends for whom creativity has become a form of survival.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The screen protector maintains vibrant, accurate screen colors and touch sensitivity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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But don’t hesitate to shop — many colors and sizes are selling quickly.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What Sacks doesn’t get is that by financing and diplomatically supporting Israel, our country makes the crimes of the Israeli government possible, which stains America’s reputation in the world and drains our Treasury.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Every failure of the state now stains the turban as well as the uniform.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There was a push to use American dyes and colorants to stave off a deep economic recession—there wasn’t really any other choice—but the cold commercial reality dumped water all over that flag-waving parade.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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But that other supplier would have to try to reverse engineer that particular dye — formulas for dyes and colorants were, in spite of being in service to the war effort, still proprietary — and backward engineering color from a finished product is a crapshoot.—
Kory Stamper,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Turmeric tints the cream an almost glowing gold, and a heap of sharp white cheddar melts straight into the mix, giving it both body and tang.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Nov. 2025
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Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Growing adoption of natural food colorings in that market could drive a more than 200% increase in Sensient’s color group sales by 2030, according to the bank’s recent note.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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Over-micing of the looming Tim the Enchanter, against a psychedelic overboil of bright, surreal colorings on the screens, washed out much of the scene below.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Dyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyes. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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