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

In keeping with its denim heritage, the brand also teased Seafarer Cyan, a new hub for experimentation in new dyes, cuts and finishes for jeans. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Line workers simply swapped ingredients, replacing synthetic dyes with the extracts like annatto. — Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026

That rules out many advanced microscopy techniques, particularly those that rely on intense light or fluorescent dyes. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026

The taffeta was dyed with plant dyes and it was designed to fit Daisy’s face. — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

Arctic Fox hair dyes have a reputation for being high-quality, long-lasting and cruelty-free, but the company sells other products related to hair care as well. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Tips To Keep Stains Away Longer After washing new jeans, use a damp cloth to remove any lingering dyes that can stain the plastic parts and lid of your washing machine. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026

Both these changes came after the Food and Drug Administration announced plans to phase out certain synthetic food dyes. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Like the focus on artificial dyes, however, many of the administration’s highest-profile health initiatives rely on voluntary agreements. — Stephanie Armour, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 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