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
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
As part of a separate battle with the United States’ notoriously ultraprocessed food system, Kennedy has also declared war on synthetic food dyes and unveiled new dietary guidelines urging Americans to eat more protein and less sugar.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 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
Not to mention, the Trader Joe’s chips get their fiery color from natural ingredients like turmeric extract, paprika extract, and concentrated vegetable juice, rather than synthetic food dyes like Red 40.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The health secretary also expressed support Friday for Texas' own 2025 MAHA law, which required food manufacturers to put a warning label on products made with certain additives and dyes.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Sweat, wear and time meant that threads and dyes needed to be carefully studied to get the right color or tone to replicate with modern technology.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Most of Kennedy’s own posting seemingly reflects his fight against ultraprocessed foods, food dyes, and high drug prices.
—Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
Jade Piper, the operations manager for BetterCleans explains that hair dyes contain oils or solvents that stick to hair, but those same pigments also bond to countertop surfaces.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
As part of a separate battle with the United States’ notoriously ultraprocessed food system, Kennedy has also declared war on synthetic food dyes and unveiled new dietary guidelines urging Americans to eat more protein and less sugar.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 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
Not to mention, the Trader Joe’s chips get their fiery color from natural ingredients like turmeric extract, paprika extract, and concentrated vegetable juice, rather than synthetic food dyes like Red 40.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The health secretary also expressed support Friday for Texas' own 2025 MAHA law, which required food manufacturers to put a warning label on products made with certain additives and dyes.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Sweat, wear and time meant that threads and dyes needed to be carefully studied to get the right color or tone to replicate with modern technology.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Most of Kennedy’s own posting seemingly reflects his fight against ultraprocessed foods, food dyes, and high drug prices.
—Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
Jade Piper, the operations manager for BetterCleans explains that hair dyes contain oils or solvents that stick to hair, but those same pigments also bond to countertop surfaces.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyes
Noun
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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
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Researchers at the institution spent two years investigating the canvas, matching the signature and the pigments on the canvas to those of other works by Rembrandt, and subjecting the work to macro-XRF scans revealing compositional changes.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Like his murals, for Norice the documentary paints an accurate picture of his life as an artist.—
Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Hemani's lawyer, law professor Naz Ahmad of the City University of New York, paints a very different picture of her client.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This team leans into the colors on its flag, with a bold typeface that pops.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Without mayonnaise, the bright colors can really shine at a springtime meal.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Every failure of the state now stains the turban as well as the uniform.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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The piercing doesn't necessarily damage the trees, but their excrement, which is high in sugar, stains the trees and blocks photosynthesis, which eventually suffocates the trees, the researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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Twenty-six other states have followed in California’s footsteps with legislation — some signed into law, others still in progress — that would either ban, restrict or require labels for artificial colorants.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 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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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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Next, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings, texturizers and glue-like emulsifiers, ingredients are mixed, heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 Dec. 2025
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“Dyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyes. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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