Synonyms of dyes

dyes 1 of 2

noun

plural of dye

as in pigments

a substance used to color other materials

soaked the fabric in blue dye

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pigments
• colors
• colorants
• colorings
• stains
• dyestuffs
• hues
• tints
• toners
• shades
• tinges
• casts

dyes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of dye

as in paints

to give color or a different color to

dyed her hair a startling red

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paints
• colors
• stains
• tints
• pigments
• brightens
• tinctures
• tinges
• stripes
• darkens
• bepaints
• tones (down)
• lightens
• patterns
• flecks
• mottles
• variegates
• streaks
• speckles
• marbles
• specks
• dapples
• embrowns
• striates
• daubs
• checkers
• polychromes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bleaches
• whitens
• decolorizes
• blanches

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dyes

Noun

Other recalls PepsiCo recalled Gatorade Lemon Lime, Orange and their zero-sugar versions due to undeclared dyes. — Eva Flowe november 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2026

The ability of photoacids — essentially dyes — to absorb and eject carbon dioxide was revealed in 2013 research from the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, known as CSIRO. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026

Kennedy announced an effort to do that—with much ballyhoo—but later admitted that the FDA did not ban or even have an agreement with food companies to remove the dyes. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026

Prioritize Pure Ingredients Many protein powders contain dyes, artificial flavoring, thickening agents, emulsifiers, and other additives that don’t occur in nature. — Maggie Donahue, HEALTH, 5 Nov. 2026

Upholstery made with living root systems, biobased composites and dyes derived from food waste are among the materials headed to Heimtextil’s new Functional Futures Lab. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

What readers are saying The conversation explores a range of opinions on the topic of artificial versus natural dyes in candies, particularly focusing on the health implications and the methodology of taste tests. — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026

Hair dyes Some patients can be allergic to certain hair-dye ingredients. — Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026

Korean box dyes, candies and hangover cures enshrine the cash register. — Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Verb

As fans of the book may recall, Sloane dyes her hair to match her employer—no wonder Lohan and Woodley look like blonde twins! — Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 June 2026

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