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
Sunny Tan, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
The dyes are often used in long-lasting lip stains.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Regularly run the clean cycle on your washing machine to clean out any leftover dyes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Kennedy has pressured companies to stop using synthetic food dyes, prompting red states to pass food-dye regulations of their own.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
From there the conversation went on to the topic of misinformation and disinformation about Covid, circumcision, baby formula and food dyes.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Artificial food colorings were originally manufactured from coal tar, with most synthetic food dyes today made from petroleum, or crude oil, according to the American Chemical Society (ACS) website.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The Democratic governor signed a law in 2023 banning certain synthetic food dyes from school meals.
—Sophie Austin, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
In January, Newsom issued an executive order calling on state agencies to crack down on ultraprocessed foods and artificial dyes.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI) brings expertise in sustainable dyes and coatings.
—Sunny Tan, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
The dyes are often used in long-lasting lip stains.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Regularly run the clean cycle on your washing machine to clean out any leftover dyes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Kennedy has pressured companies to stop using synthetic food dyes, prompting red states to pass food-dye regulations of their own.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
From there the conversation went on to the topic of misinformation and disinformation about Covid, circumcision, baby formula and food dyes.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Artificial food colorings were originally manufactured from coal tar, with most synthetic food dyes today made from petroleum, or crude oil, according to the American Chemical Society (ACS) website.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The Democratic governor signed a law in 2023 banning certain synthetic food dyes from school meals.
—Sophie Austin, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
In January, Newsom issued an executive order calling on state agencies to crack down on ultraprocessed foods and artificial dyes.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyes
Noun
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Purple Potatoes Purple potatoes are high in pigments called anthocyanins, which give them their color and health benefits.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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To thank is peony root extract, which visibly improves dullness and uneven tone, and the powder’s color-correcting pigments.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fine Clothes paints a picture of the racist working conditions of Jim Crow America.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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Clooney’s Jay is reflective and regretful about the choices he’s made throughout his career — which have left his adult children feeling abandoned and neglected — but the film seldom paints him as cruel or even all that foolish.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The set is available in 19 colors, including a rich clay shade ideal for autumn.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sunset Stripes and Suedes The Axon sweater dress is core to the brand, updated each season in new shades of melting colors.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Blood still regularly stains the floors of the Coliseum’s rings.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Except for canthaxanthin and orange B dye, the other colorants are made from petroleum.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The process removes everything—dyes, colorants, contaminants, blends—to yield a resin that’s identical (chemically speaking) to virgin polyester.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
Verb
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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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Artificial food colorings were originally manufactured from coal tar, with most synthetic food dyes today made from petroleum, or crude oil, according to the American Chemical Society (ACS) website.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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The patriotic red, white, and blue cookies debuted for July 4 and contain natural colorings such as spirulina, turmeric, and vegetable juice in place of artificial food dyes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyes. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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